(Archived) Outpatient - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Columbus Springs Dublin Hospital is seeking an Outpatient Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner interested in practicing evidence-based medicine in a patient-centric model with well-trained professional colleagues. Practice psychiatric and/or addiction medicine as part of a physician-led team at our warm and welcoming state-of-the-art behavioral healthcare facility. We offer a wide range of services including inpatient, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient medication management. Opportunities also exist for administrative leadership positions. Providing a healthy work environment and work-life balance for our physicians is key to fulfilling our Mission of “Changing People’s Lives®”.

Position Summary:

As a member of the medical Staff, psychiatric nurse practitioners (PNP) oversee the quality of care delivered to their patients under state required collaborative arrangements with a qualified psychiatrist. They assess the clinical appropriateness of admissions and collaborate with the Intake department. PNPs work with attending psychiatrists in caring for inpatients and perform psychiatric assessments and provide ongoing care for outpatients. Within their scope of practice, they provide individual therapy, family therapy and/or medication management as needed for patients under their care. All medical staff are encouraged to request and provide consultations when indicated or requested. All medical staff are expected to: maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all HIPAA standards; complete all documentation requirements legibly and within timeframes established by Medical Staff Bylaws and Rules and
Regulations; participate in the multidisciplinary treatment teams and work collaboratively with other disciplines in planning for the treatment of their
patients; appropriately prescribe and document medication orders in compliance with facility and regulatory standards; comply with all Seclusion and Restraint requirements; ensure coverage for their patients when away from the facility; participate in ongoing Performance Improvement activities and hospital committees as assigned; complete necessary documentation to ensure accurate reimbursement for services provided; comply with all Medical Staff Bylaws and Medical Staff Rules and Regulations; comply with all facility policies and procedures and maintain professional behaviors at all times.
Requirements:


Education: Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program required; Board Certification preferred.
Licensure: Active License, CNS or APN License
Prevention Training: CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days of employment

Experience:

Prior experience in hospital based psychiatric practice or outpatient preferred


Columbus Springs Dublin is a 72-bed behavioral hospital located in Dublin, Ohio. The hospital, which opened in August 2012, provides a full continuum of care including inpatient and partial day hospital services and intensive outpatient services. Assessment services are provided 24 hours a day, seven days a week.