Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient Behavorial Health for Duke Employees at Duke Health

Durham, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medication Management, Diagnostic Evaluations, Patient Care, Therapeutic Relationships, Laboratory Studies, Psychosocial History, Physical Examinations, Progress Notes

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together. About Duke Regional Hospital Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, North Carolina. With 388 beds it is the second largest of Duke Health's four hospitals and offers a comprehensive range ofmedical, surgical, and diagnostic services, including orthopedics, weight-loss surgery, women's services, and heart and vascular services. Job Location Duke Behavioral Health North Durham (Outpatient facility on DRH Campus located at 3643 N. Roxboro Rd, Durham, NC 27704) Job Summary Provide medication management to Duke employees in an outpatient setting. Completes diagnostic evaluations and ongoing medication management for patients, orders and schedules appropriate laboratory studies and works within a multi-disciplinary environment. Preferred experience includes working with employees and the ability to understand the complexities of working in a healthcare and/or academic environment. The ideal candidate would understand the necessary extra measures to ensure that this care is done in a confidential and private manner. Job Duties & Responsibilities Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for patients that are Duke employees Prescribe necessary treatment and services for quality patient care Take patient histories, conduct physical examinations, and record the date in the patient's record Write progress notes; prepare patient workups and summaries noting pertinent positive and negative findings Obtain psychosocial history relevant to patient care Assume responsibility for developing therapeutic relationships with patients Order and schedule laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures Explain necessity, preparation as well as the nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient. Job Eligibility Requirements Education Graduate of accredited MSN or DNP Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program. (Note: PAs are not being considered for this position.) Certification PMHNP required License Current unrestricted RN License issued by or recognized by the NCBON with authorization to practice as NP Experience 1+ year’s minimum experience as a PMHNP. 3 years of RN psych experience strongly preferred. 1+ year of providing care to employees strongly preferred. Job Hours Day shift, 40 hours per week with some flexibility in scheduling Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner will provide medication management and conduct diagnostic evaluations for Duke employees in an outpatient setting. Responsibilities include prescribing treatments, taking patient histories, and developing therapeutic relationships.