Nurse Practitioner Senior Behavioral Health (1677)

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Nurse Practitioner
Provides primary care to patients of the Senior Behavioral Health Unit during regular
working hours. Communicates with supervising physician when questions arise
regarding patient care. Maintains operational standards of the Unit. Responsible for
participation in utilization review and quality assurance.

MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, Certification by Nationally Recognized
Certifying Body, and a State License specific to Psychiatric Nursing.

PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS:
. Ability to think and work effectively under stress with frequent interruptions; to
move, sit, stand, walk and bend intermittently throughout the work day, lift and/or
move up to 50 lbs.
. Must possess sight and hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these
sources to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully
met.
. Use of mechanical and technical equipment required for the responsibilities
assigned.
. External and internal applicants who become disabled must be able to perform the
essential job functions either unaided of or with the assistance of a reasonable
accommodation to be determined on a case by case basis.
. Position has an expected exposure to blood borne pathogens.