Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist Or Nurse Practitioner

Patience Care Services – Clinical Nurse Specialist

We offer exceptional employment benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacations and holidays, excellent retirement savings and investment plans, continuing education, and reduced fee and scholarship programs.

THIS IS NOT AN H1- B OPPORTUNITY

The Psychiatric CNS/NP will serve as a member of the Behavioral Escalation Support Team (“BEST” Team). The BEST Team responds to calls throughout the hospital when patient behavioral escalations arise. In addition to working with team members to de-escalate patients, the Psychiatric CNS/NP will be responsible for psychiatric assessments, medication reviews, behavioral care plans, staff coaching, and staff education.

Leverages in depth knowledge of one or more clinical specialty areas to effectively manage highly complex care. This includes multidisciplinary collaboration that identifies and prioritizes nursing care needs for a population of patients and families. Develops, implements and evaluates new models of practice across the continuum of care. Leads the implementation of new policies and procedures across all nursing units. Collaborates with other clinical nurse specialists and health system leadership to lead change and develop evidence-based models of practice.

Mentors excellence in patient care across a diversified patient population. Applies knowledge, experience and judgment to determine the importance of a situation, set priorities, and use abstract thought to evaluate clinical situations. Develops and implements evidence-based patient and staff education. Demonstrates leadership skills. Demonstrates accountability for own practices as defined by the Nurse Practice Act.

Applicants are encouraged to upload license and certification if required of the position.

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