In anticipation of a future government contract award, GiaCare Inc. is accepting applications for Civilian Nurse Practitioners - Psychiatric to work at the Branch Health Clinic, in Oceana, Virginia .
Qualifications :
Degree / Education : Master's Degree in Nursing. Have successfully completed thirty (30) hours of education in pharmacology for advance nursing practice.
Certifications : Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or national certification for specialty area of practice, as appropriate. Basic Life Support (BLS).
Licensure / Registration : Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse Practitioner.
Experience : One year of experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Pracdtitioner. Have the ability and training to prescribe to, and manage patients on psychiatric medications
- Provide two (2) letters of recommendation from practicing physicians. At least one (1) of the letters must be from a supervisor
Duties :
Diagnose and treat patients with common acute conditions, chronic illnesses, or minor trauma within accepted protocols, clinical practice guidelines, Nurse Practice Acts, and / or in consultation with a physician.Promote preventive care and health maintenance including annual physicals, positive health behaviors and self-care through both formal and individual education and counseling.Communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of people for the purpose of informing the healthcare team of plans / actions, for teaching / education to benefit the patient / family and organization.Recognize conditions that require isolation and ensure universal precautions are used in all patient encounters.Attend staff meetings to provide case discussion, continuing education, and continuous quality improvement and safety.As a GiaCare employee, you may enjoy the following benefits :
Medical Insurance (GiaCare pays for GiaCare employee medical benefits)Vision InsuranceDental InsuranceShort-Term Disability InsuranceLife and AD&D InsurancePaid Time Off (PTO)401k (Non-matching)Employee Referral ProgramGiaCare is an equal opportunity employerPI2ded14a60bb4-30511-38537670