NP Outpatient Full-time
Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services

NURSE PRACTITIONER

Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services Fort Myers, FL 33919, US
Responsibilities

Nurse Practitioner - Fort Myers, FL

 

Horizon Health Corporation is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for an Intensive Outpatient Program and Partial Hospitalization Program in Fort Myers, FL. This unit is a 6 to 15 beds mental health program. 

 

Under the general supervision of the Medical Director, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) will provide clinical services to the behavioral health program and is primarily responsible for diagnosing and treating patients; and providing continuing education to patients and their families according to approved protocols.  The NP will assess the patients by examining medical history, physical exams and behavioral health evaluations; and ordering or performing diagnostic tests, and within the bounds of scope of practice as delineated by both federal and state regulations/guidelines. 

 

Responsibilities: 

  • Complete patient diagnoses, treatment, education and referrals in accordance with Hospital policies
  • Perform treatment planning and intervention
  • Medication orders and reconciliation
  • Work with the treatment team in admitting and discharging patients to and from the Program
  • Conduct physical exams of the patient during admission and attend to basic medical needs/issues; work with hospital specialists to manage more complicated medical conditions
  • Perform admission work-ups within twenty-four (24) hours of admissions and provide appropriate documentation as may be defined by Hospital policies
  • Conduct rounds on patients
  • Perform as part of the treatment team in planning, coordinating and implementing nursing care activities for patients
  • Ensure optimal patient care Assist Program leadership in assessing, creating and implementing advanced practice provider procedures, or ensuring existing procedures meet federal and state regulations and guidelines for Nurse Practitioner scope of practice
  • Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.

 

Benefit Highlights for full-time positions:

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • Long and Short-term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Career development opportunities within the company
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Rewarding work environment – Enjoy going to work every day!

For more information on this position, email Oscar Hernandez, Horizon Health Corporation, Senior Executive Recruiter at Oscar.Hernandez2@horizonhealth.com

 

About Fort Myers, FL

Fort Myers, Florida offers an exceptional blend of affordability, and vibrant coastal lifestyle. Known as the "City of Palms," it serves as the cultural and commercial hub of Southwest Florida. It also offers tropical lifestyle & outdoor recreation and vibrant culture & amenities.

 

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com


Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree required
  • 5 to 8 years of related worked work experience required.
  • CCNE or ACEN accreditation required
  • State Advance Practice License required.
  • Drug Enforcement Agency license preferred.
  • DNP preferred.
  • PMHNP preferred.
  • Must Not be a Sanctioned Provider
  • Behavioral Health Experience
  • CPR Course Completion
  • Ability to obtain appropriate credentials and privileges required to provide services to the hospital
  • Proficient in applicable Software Applications
  • Utilizing the person as a whole wellness approach
  • Ability to manage anger, fear, hostility and violence of others appropriately
  • Excellent interpersonal skills

 

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

 

Notice

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries.  We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.

 

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