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Description
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital - Chattanooga, TN
Job Title: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
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City: Chattanooga
State: TN
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Job Responsibilities
- Provide medical evaluations and treatment of patients at the facility under the supervision of the Medical Director.
- Work collaboratively with the medical/clinical staff under the guidelines of state licensure for Nurse Practitioners.
- Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team.
- Participate in the formulation of patient Master Treatment Plans.
- Assess physical and psychiatric health of patients and formulate measures to meet patient needs.
- Chart clinical observation (direct or through dictation), evaluations, and treatment of patients in required time according to facility guidelines.
- Communicate with physicians and other staff as necessary to provide quality care for patients within appropriate guidelines.
- Encourage family involvement in patient care and respond to identified patient and family educational needs.
- Support and follow legal requirements, hospital policy and procedures, medical staff bylaws and regulatory requirements.
- Provide services that are in accordance with the state guidelines for Nurse Practitioners.
- Provide on-call responsibilities on a scheduled basis directed by medical staff.
- May focus on health promotion and disease prevention.
- May order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x-rays.
- May prescribe medication.
- Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers at all times.
- Acknowledge and work to resolve complaints when patient needs are not met.
- Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
Required Skills
Core Skills
- Clinical experience working with patient populations
- Knowledge of limit setting, therapeutic boundaries, crisis management, therapeutic treatment, environment, and patient care
Preferred Skills
- Not specified
Requirements
Experience: Minimum of 2 years experience as a Practicing Nurse Practitioner required.
Education: Master's in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner program required.
License & Certification:
- Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner required.
- Licensed to practice in the state in which the facility operates.
- DEA license required.
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COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified
Benefits
- Not specified
Supplemental Pay
- Not specified
Special Notes
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Facility Details
Name: Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital
Description: A 94-bed treatment center providing superior psychiatric and substance use disorder services for individuals of all ages.
Specialties:
- Psychiatric services
- Substance use disorder services
Mission: Acadia Healthcare is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States.
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No of Jobs:
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Apply Before:
12/08/2025
Posted:
09/08/2025
