Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PRN)

Pyramid Healthcare’s Inpatient Treatment Center in Renfrew, PA provides evidence-based and multidisciplinary treatment for men and women in search of meaningful, long-term recovery or mental and emotional stability.

In addition to evidence-based treatment, clients participate in scheduled groups, individual counseling, and a variety of elective activities that support their transition to a sober lifestyle in a structured environment. Our non-hospital program in the Butler PA area provides medically-supervised services to individuals 24-hours, 7 days per week.

We are seeking a PRN Practitioner to join our amazing team in Renfrew PA

Job Summary:

Collaborate with with the agency / physician and exercise flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the practice. A person in this position must be strong enough in their skill set to work independently when necessary and in a way that meets the agency’s standards of patient care. This position also requires efficient use of the agency’s electronic medical record (EMR). This position requires specific flexibility to work within a hybrid model of scheduled and unscheduled appointments (walk-ins).

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Conducting history and physicals in evaluation of appropriateness of initiating medication assistance treatment for withdrawal management, psychiatric care, reviewing labs, monitoring blood levels
• Provides support and resources to the program as needed.
• Coordination (with the help of the nursing staff) with the primary care physician when appropriate.
• Working with the nursing staff to make sure the medications are cost effective for the client after discharge and completing prior authorization requests for medications.
• Responsible to coordinate and complete the peer review process.
• Coordination with the Medical Director for medication and treatment of the client.
• Other duties as assigned.

Active medical license in Psychiatry in the State of Pennsylvania!

Job-related Behavioral Characteristics:

Demonstrates professionalism, leadership, confidentiality, strong social communication skills, time-management, organized. Must possess skills to communicate effectively and interact well with people of diverse backgrounds. Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to problem solve by gathering and analyzing information, working well in an individual/ group problem solving situation, and showing initiative in problem solving. Maintains professionalism and does not show favoritism. Maintains consistency with clients, staff, visitors, and the public. Ability to handle a crisis situation and react appropriately. Flexibility and adaptable. Ability to make decisions in an objective and ethical manner. Calm and decisive in crisis situations. Ability to sustain a team environment, drive continuous improvement projects, confidentiality, excellent problem-solving skills and excellent communicator within the team framework.

Pyramid CORE Values:

We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent and ethical when dealing with clients, staff and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.

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Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.