Psych Nurse Practitioner (ARNP)

Banyan Treatment Centers is recruiting for a per diem Psych APRN to join our team in Boca Raton, Florida!

This position would interact with the Medical Director and treatment team by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the delivery of patient care. He/She would assist in providing for the development and evaluation of nursing unit personnel and maintains the optional medical aspects of the patient care unit.

 

Job Duties:

• Initiating and completing initial evaluations: Psychiatric Evaluation and/or History and Physical Evaluation
• Collaborates with the medical staff to provide medical and nursing care.
• Documents patient progress/ regress according to established policies and procedures.
• Assessing patient’s need to see a medical doctor weekly.
• Providing primary care and Medical Treatment
• Supervising and instructing patients in medication self-administration, (the preparation and giving of injections) and health education as needed.
• Reviewing lab results and providing treatment and or referral as needed.
• Initiate, monitor and manage therapies including pharmacotherapy per protocol as approved by the Medical Director.
• Evaluate behavioral problems and diagnosis, and make treatment recommendations.
• Ordering consults for other medical specialties as needed.
• Providing Medical Director with findings of case reviews and a detailed consult report stating the exact nature of the consult request.
• Has oversight of infection control and ensure proper procedures and policies are followed.
• Assists in evaluating patient care daily by assessing patients and reviewing nursing documentation.
• Providing Utilization Review with the detailed information needed for the appropriate level of care of the patient.
• Communicating with family and health professionals concerning the care of patients.
• Assists in reporting infection control incidents to Performance Team and Risk Management.

 

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Licensed to practice as a Psych ARNP  in the state of Florida, required. 
• Is a graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and have a Master’s degree in Nursing, which includes clinical training in a health care specialty area, required. 
• 2-5 years of Medical or Psychiatric experience as an APRN, required. 
• Work every Saturday and fill in at the Pompano facility occasionally as needed. 

 

Abilities/Competencies:

• Knowledge of principles and practices of the discipline.
• Adheres to: Healthcare Code of Ethics
• Knowledge of Joint Commission Standards
• Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding:
  • Client Confidentiality
  • Drug-Free Workplace
  • Corporate Integrity & Compliance
• Demonstrate Competencies in assessing:
  • Mental Health
  • Trauma – Abuse – Neglect – Exploitation
  • Suicide - Homicide

 

Why Join Us?

Banyan Treatment Centers stands as a nationally recognized leader in addiction and mental health care, boasting a comprehensive continuum of care and holding the esteemed Joint Commission Accreditation (Gold Seal of Approval). From our inception, we've evolved into an authority and innovator in addiction care and mental health treatment, extending our services across 18 locations and providing Telehealth options throughout the United States.

Our collective mission is straightforward yet powerful: to liberate individuals from the shackles of addiction. With a team representing diverse backgrounds, many of whom have firsthand experience with addiction, we resonate with the very community we serve. Leveraging our expansive team of dedicated professionals and a well-established infrastructure, we deliver personalized treatment to support everyone who seeks our assistance.

The banyan tree flourishes when supported by others, thriving for centuries. At Banyan Treatment Centers, we foster an environment that promotes growth for both our clients and professionals alike. 

• Fast-paced, collaborative work environment with room for feedback and creative input.
• Weekly Pay-Cycle- pay day is every Friday!
• CPR Training
• Continuing Education Units for license renewal.
• Internal promotional opportunities
• Annual merit increases
• Employee Assistance and Referral Programs
• Comprehensive benefits for full-time employees:
  
  • Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
  • Whole and Term Life Insurance
  • Short and Long-term disability