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

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