Medical Nurse Practitioner - FNP

Every other Saturday and Sunday

Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine - a comprehensive inpatient behavioral health facility. Our center will provide acute behavioral health care and outpatient treatment to adults and geriatric adults who are in crisis from severe symptoms related to behavioral health and/or substance use disorder.

The Medical Nurse Practitioner is responsible for performing inpatient history and physical, review medical records, prescribe necessary medications and/or treatment procedures, consult with attending provider, advise intake, and function as a member of the treatment team; as well as assist the Director of Nursing in the continuous safe operation of the assigned department, including all aspects of patient care, staffing and quality assurance through education.

If you are someone who embraces our mission and values, we encourage you to learn more about joining our team.

Qualifications:

• Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
• One to three years' clinical experience working with behavioral health. Some acute care experience preferred.
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of concepts therapeutic boundaries, crisis management, therapeutic treatment, environment, and patient care.
• Current professional license, per state regulation/requirements required.
• CPR, de-escalation, and restraint certification required (training available post hire and offered by facility).

Job Details:

• 64-bed acute inpatient setting
• IOP/PHP oversight
• Adult and Geriatric client population
• Behavioral Health and Addiction Treatment
• Acute intervention focus with short term stays
• Joint venture/Professional partnerships between NHC, Tennova and University of Tennessee - Knoxville

Responsibilities:

• Perform inpatient history and physical.
• Review medical records.
• Prescribe necessary medications and/or treatment procedures.
• Consult with attending provider.
• Advise intake.
• Function as a member of the treatment team.

Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine: Mission and Vision

We are committed to improve the quality of life of our patients by delivering personalized behavioral health in a safe and supportive environment. Our vision is to bring communities, families, and healthcare providers together to improve behavioral health, one patient at a time.

The Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine provides a comprehensive continuum of care for adults and geriatric patients with psychiatric, emotional, and addictive disorders We are pleased to partner with National Health Corporation (NHC), Tennova Healthcare, and The University of Tennessee Medical Center.

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