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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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