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　　Pennsylvania Hospital is searching for a full time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join their Inpatient Consult Service team ! This NP will work Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. This position requires candidates to have a PMHNP Psychiatric Mental Health certification (through ANCC).

　　Summary:

　　All CRNPs function under the guidelines as designed by the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center medical staff guidelines and are credentialed through that body. The CRNP will be held accountable through a formal job description, delineation of privileges, and through their agreement with their collaborating physician and a Collaborative Practice Agreement. All clinical work hours and associated requirements will be defined and managed under the direction of the collaborating physician/division designee, and within the Human Resource guidelines. The Nurse Practitioner contributes to excellence in education, leadership, professional contribution and practice.Responsibilities:

　　Provides direct clinical care for patient population according to established protocols and utilizes evidence-based practice standards in collaboration with an integrated psychiatric consultation team.

　　Evaluate, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for patients experiencing psychiatric disorders in the medical hospital.

　　Maintains accurate and confidential medical records. Documents all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations consistent with organizational standards in the electronic health record (EHR).

　　Identifies self properly to the patient and family, and clarifies the role of the nurse practitioner if necessary.

　　The nurse practitioner should function within their scope and refer to the collaborating physician when outside of scope, and/or directed by the collaborating physician or when requested by the patient and/or family.

　　Performs interventions specific to assigned patient population and collaborative agreement.

　　Participates in the performance improvement processes to meet quality of care and service standards.

　　Demonstrates awareness of professional responsibility as role model to peers and members of the health care team.

　　Perform approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patient’s clinical status.

　　Addresses patient and family concerns and creates a therapeutic relationship to provide support.

　　Provide patient education, counseling and instruction regarding patient diagnosis, medical treatments, medications, and preventative care.

　　Participate in and support accreditation, compliance and regulatory activities of the organization.

　　Precept NP students and other health care learners.

　　Identifies patient/family needs for community resources and refers appropriately.

　　Credentials:

　　Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)

　　PMHNP Psychiatric Mental Health certification (through ANCC) (Required)

　　PA CRNP licensure (CRNP) (Required)

　　PA RN licensure (RN) (Required)

　　3-5 years of Psychiatric Nurse background (Preferred)

　　Education or Equivalent Experience:

　　Master's degree in nursing and 2+ years >2.5years of experience, The CRNP must be reviewed by the Credentials Committee and approved by the Medical Board. Education Specialization: Master's Degree or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Nursing. (Required)We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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　　We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

　　REQNUMBER: UPHS-INFOR-205748