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Nurse Practitioner - NP, Intake, SGH

Job ID: 93437 Date posted: February 11, 2019

  • Sharp Grossmont Hospital
  • Intake
  • Advanced Practice Nursing Jobs
  • Evening Job
  • Full-Time
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Overview

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  • Full-Time
  • Evening Job
  • Sharp Grossmont Hospital
  • Intake

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Perks

  • Medical, vision and dental

  • Generous time off

  • Flexible schedule

  • Professional growth

  • Wellness Programs

  • Education reimbursement

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Responsibilities

Summary
This Nurse Practitioner provides/enhances patient care based on advanced nursing practice principles in area of area of psychiatry and behavioral health at Sharp Grossmont Hospital.  This position is part of a psychiatric liaison team that reports to the Director of Behavioral Health. The position is responsible for the psychiatric evaluation and assessment of patients in the Emergency Department. Dispositions to the appropriate level of care are completed in consultation with a psychiatrist on call as well as the Emergency Department physician
The position is located in a 500+bed acute care facility that includes a 46 bed Inpatient Psychiatric Unit.  The Intake Department at Sharp Grossmont Hospital performs clinical assessment and patient evaluations in the Emergency Department and facilitates patient admission to the Behavioral Health Unit.  The appropriate level of care and dispositions from the ED are done in consultation with a psychiatrist on call as well as the Emergency Department physician.  The Sharp Grossmont Behavioral Health team consists of a dedicated staff of experienced professionals who care for the patient from admission through discharge.  The team includes nurses, licensed clinical social workers, licensed marriage family therapists, psychiatrists, pharmacists and case managers.
Sharp Grossmont Hospital is the largest not-for-profit, full-service acute care hospital in the region. The hospital has outstanding programs in heart care, orthopedics, rehabilitation, robotic surgery, mental health, stroke care and women’s health. In addition, the hospital’s Emergency and Critical Care Center is one of the most technologically advanced emergency and intensive care facilities in the nation.
Sharp Grossmont Hospital is nationally recognized as a MAGNET®-designated hospital for patient care and nursing practices. This designation is the “gold standard” for patient care and nursing excellence and is the highest honor awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Location
This position is located in La Mesa, CA (San Diego County)
 
Hours
8-hour PM shift position, 3:00 pm - 11:30; every other weekend
Full-time position
 
Required Skills and Qualifications
  • MSN degree or equivalent Health Care degree
  • Current unencumbered California Registered Nurse licensure
  • Current unencumbered California NP certification
  • Adult Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers 
 
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
  • Prior experience as a NP in the acute care setting
  • One year NP experience 
  • Furnishing number and DEA Controlled Substance Registration  (or obtained within specified period from date of hire if candidate does not currently have Furnishing # and DEA)
  • Three to Five years’ acute care RN experience in specialty (Psych/Behavioral Health) highly desired
  • Current San Diego County certification for involuntary holds (or obtained within specified period from date of hire if candidate does not currently have certification)
  • Crisis Prevention Training (CPI Training)
  • Psychiatric Consultation-Liaison experience
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Essential Physical Requirements of position may may be discussed at time of interview.
 
Sharp HealthCare is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, transgender status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or any other protected class.
 
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