Nurse Practitioner (Contract)
Company: Lake Behavioral Hospital
Location: Waukegan
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
JOIN OUR TEAM AS A NURSE PRACTITIONER!
THIS IS A CONTRACT POSITION
Your Work Matters How will you make a difference?
Are you a Nurse Practitioner (NP) looking for a rewarding and
challenging role in psychiatric care? Lake Behavioral Hospital is
seeking a compassionate and skilled Nurse Practitioner to join our
team.
As an NP at our hospital, you will work in collaboration with a
multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive psychiatric care to
our patients. You will coordinate decision making with the
psychiatrist, perform clinical assessments, and develop treatment
plans. Our team includes psychiatrists, registered nurses, licensed
practical nurses, mental health technicians, social workers,
therapists, and educators. We are looking for someone who can
establish empathy and a person-centered approach to patients,
recognize their own limitations, and respond to difficult
situations with skill and professionalism.
If you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and
are ready to make a positive impact in the lives of our patients,
we encourage you to apply for this position today!
Conduct follow-up visits after initial assessments
Participate in weekly staffing and family sessions
Prescribe pharmacologic interventions as necessary
Review laboratory and diagnostic test results
Consult with attending psychiatrists and collaborate with a
multidisciplinary team to perform clinical assessments, adhering to
psychiatric and medical nursing procedures
Communicate with patients, families, and others to obtain required
information
Your Experience Matters What we're looking for:
Education & Licensure: Completion of a Master's Program
(Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner) from an accredited school of
nursing. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Psychiatric
Nurse Practitioner in the State of Illinois.
Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience in a
psychiatric setting
Additional Skill Requirements: Comprehensive liability insurance,
current CPR certification
Your Care Matters What we provide for our team:
Cafeteria on site + one free meal per day
Employee engagement events
Employee recognition program
Free parking
What sets us apart:
Career & training development opportunities
Dynamic and inclusive work environment
Engaged management team dedicated to your success
A guiding mission and set of values that serve as both our
northstar and yours, anchoring our collective purpose and
aspirations
Disclaimer: Benefits are subject to change at the discretion of
Lake Behavioral Hospital.
Compensation:
This is a contract role and the expected compensation range at
$45.00 per patient visit at 15-20 patients per day. We're eager to
engage with all qualified candidates, and consideration will be
provided to experience and skill level. Join us as our Nurse
Practitioner (NP)!
Get to know us Outstanding Care, Compassionate People, Unparalleled
Service
Welcome to Lake Behavioral Hospital (LBH), We are a 161-bed acute
care facility is located in Waukegan, IL and has been providing
mental health treatment to the community and the state of Illinois
since 2018. We are dedicated to offering services to meet the
ever-changing emotion and behavioral healthcare needs of
adolescents, adults, and their families. We offer specialized
inpatient programs and outpatient services proven to decrease
symptoms of mental illness and we are committed to help people live
healthier lives. Our compassionate and experienced team of
psychiatrists, licensed therapists, nurses and support staff are
here to create an atmosphere of health, hope, and healing.
At LBH, the community is an integral part of our team, fostering
collaboration to build an efficient, comprehensive, and seamless
continuum of care. We take pride in offering dynamic, challenging,
and highly rewarding positions. You'll have the opportunity to work
closely with a team of experts, ensuring our patients receive
personalized services that guide them toward achieving their
treatment goals.
Join us in providing exceptional care and contributing to the
well-being of individuals and families in need, and be a part of
the transformative healthcare experience at Smokey Point Behavioral
Hospital.
To learn more about LBH, visit us at:
https://www.lakebehavioralhospital.com/
TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE POSITIVE I.M.P.A.C.T.S.
Individuals Maintaining Positive Attitude and Commitment To
Service
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Lake Behavioral Hospital values a diverse, inclusive workforce and
provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and
employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion,
color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity
or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability
status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political
affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or
regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are
available for applicants with disabilities.
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