NURSE PRACTITIONER - INPATIENT
UHS
Summary
Diamond Grove Center Behavioral Hospital has been providing psychiatric services to the Louisville area for more than 30 years. Located in Louisville, Miss., our 85-bed facility provides a peaceful setting for those seeking treatment for mental illness. Diamond Grove Center offers unique and individualized programming for children and adolescents which sets us apart from many other treatment facilities.
Job description
Our Nurse Practitioner is a key member of Diamond Grove Center Leadership Team which will integrate and coordinate a patient centric nursing strategy with a keen focus on patient care; ensuring that delivery of high-quality and cost-effective health care is consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Universal Health Services and in accordance with government regulation, licensing and accreditation requirements.
The PMHNP is responsible for providing primary healthcare to patients and families, focusing on health maintenance, disease prevention, patient education and counseling. The Advance Practice Nurse works under direct supervision of a physician following established guidelines as required and within established scope of practice.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Recognizes, prioritizes, and integrates area tasks to fit into organizational strategy to achieve quality patient care.
- Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances.
- Ensures timely action/response in meeting organizational and patient needs.
Requirements
- Master's degree graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program required
- One-year prior psychiatric experience in mental health nursing preferred
- Licensure and registration by the Mississippi Board of Nursing as a PMHNP
- Comprehensive knowledge of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Issues
- Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.