Nurse Practitioner- Emergency Department

Summary

Northwest Hospital is seeking an experienced Psych Nurse Practitioner for our Emergency Department. This position will be over nights every other weekend.

Job Summary:

• Diagnoses and manages acute, chronic, and episodic illnesses while promoting disease prevention and overall health maintenance.
• Performs comprehensive patient assessments, including medical histories, physical examinations, and psychological/developmental evaluations.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests, prescribes medications (including controlled substances when appropriate), and develops evidence-based treatment plans.
• Collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care, obtain informed consent when required, and ensure continuity of patient management.
• Educates patients and families on diagnoses, medications, disease prevention, treatment plans, and healthy lifestyle practices using age-appropriate communication.
• Serves as a patient and family advocate by monitoring patient progress, maintaining accurate documentation, managing crises, and providing timely follow-up care.
• Responds effectively to emergency situations, follows established protocols, communicates with appropriate personnel, and documents events accurately.
• Demonstrates cultural competence, strong communication, conflict resolution, and leadership skills while mentoring staff, students, and members of the healthcare team.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives, committee work, staff education, research, and the development of educational programs to enhance patient care.
• Maintains professional competency through continuing education, specialty conferences, evidence-based practice, and adherence to organizational mission, vision, and standards

Requirements:

* Basic Life Support

* Current Maryland CRNP License