Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Per Diem)

Quick Facts

• Outpatient, per-diem Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner role
• Focus on direct pediatric psychiatric care, assessment, diagnosis, and management

Description

You will function as a licensed independent provider within the scope of practice defined by the state and national APP nurse practitioner practice act, using evidence-based standards of care to manage patient health. Responsibilities include taking a comprehensive psychiatric history, developing individualized plans, and providing diagnosis and treatment with emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, treat, and manage pediatric psychiatric illnesses (autonomously and/or in consultation with a collaborating/supervising physician)
• Conduct psychiatric-focused patient histories (including information from family) to form a working differential diagnosis
• Develop individualized plan of care and provide ongoing follow-up
• Order, perform, and interpret rating scales
• Order and utilize genetic tests and other diagnostic/laboratory tests

Requirements

• Prior experience providing psychiatric clinical services, including diagnostic evaluations
• Experience with pharmacotherapy
• Experience with psychotherapy

Benefits

Not specified in the provided posting.