Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Behavioral Health Outpatient Full-time (bhs)

Job Description

Job Description:

The Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (APRN) provides high quality, comprehensive, accessible and cost effective patient care through clinical expertise, role modeling, mentoring, consultation, interdisciplinary collaboration and utilization of research.  The APRN scope of practice is determined by state and federal regulations, the professional code of ethics, professional practice standards and hospital/department policies/ procedures.  The scope of advanced practice registered nursing is distinguished by autonomy and a high degree of independent judgment.  This level of clinical decision-making is a sophisticated, innovative synthesis of knowledge, clinical evidence, research, scientific theory and nursing process.  Practice excellence is promoted through helping relationships among nursing staff and across other disciplines.  The APRN honors the patient's mind, body and spirit in support of a caring environment focused on healing and wellness.

Masters of science degree from a graduate nursing program. 
Certification as an APRN
Licensed by the state of Kentucky to practice in expanded role
Basic Life Support and other advanced training as appropriate
Minimum 5 years in nursing

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

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