Psych Mental Health Nurse Practitioner- IAH

Job Description

Inova Health's Behavioral Health Services is looking for a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to support our growing program at Inova Alexandria Hospital. Inova Alexandria Hospital is a 318-bed community hospital that offers a full range of healthcare services and has received national recognition for healthcare excellence. We are dedicated to continually expanding our programs and services to help ensure we meet the healthcare needs of the communities we serve today and in the future.

Job Overview

• Provides safe and effective care to ambulatory patients under the supervision of a collaborating physician. Utilizes independent judgment in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and provision of ongoing care to ambulatory patients that is in accordance with physician assistant licensure regulations for the Commonwealth of Virginia and delineated in the written Scope of Practice/Protocol for Physician Assistant.
• Teamwork/Coordination of Care: Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with others. Exhibits respect for and understanding of other clinical disciplines and uses an integrated approach to achieve desired patient outcomes. Evidence-Based
• Practice/Learning: Uses evidence-based standards, guidelines, and protocols to the delivery of patient care. Incorporates new information and approaches, when appropriate, to continuously improve patient care and practice.
• Professionalism / Professional Development: Ensures ongoing growth and development of clinical skills and knowledge by assuming responsibility for lifelong learning. Provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice, also serves as a resource and mentor. Demonstrates leadership skills through participation in program development.

Experience

• Minimum 1 year as a Provider

Licensure, Education, and Certifications

• State License
• Valid DEA
• Graduate from an accredited program
• Current BLS/ALCS/PALS
• Board Certification or Eligible