Dual-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner / Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PRN)

Quick Facts

• Role: Dual-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner / Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PRN)
• Focus: Primary care and psychiatric/mental health care

Description

PRN opportunity for a dual-certified FNP/PMHNP to provide both psychiatric and primary care services. Responsibilities include patient assessments, medication management, treatment planning, clinical documentation, and ongoing care in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. Active FNP and PMHNP certifications and appropriate state licensure are required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness independently or as part of a healthcare team
• Participate in formulation of the patient Master Treatment Plan
• Assess physical and psychiatric health and develop measures to meet patient needs
• Chart clinical observations, evaluations, and treatments within facility time requirements
• Communicate with physicians and staff to ensure quality care within appropriate guidelines
• Encourage family involvement and address patient/family educational needs
• Follow legal requirements, hospital policy/procedures, medical staff bylaws, and regulatory requirements
• Provide services in accordance with state Nurse Practitioner guidelines
• Provide on-call responsibilities as scheduled by medical staff
• May focus on health promotion and disease prevention
• May order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests (e.g., lab work, x-rays)
• May prescribe medication
• Maintain a positive, empathetic, professional attitude; resolve complaints and prioritize patient safety

Requirements

• Master’s in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner program required
• Clinical experience with the facility’s patient population; knowledge of limit setting, therapeutic boundaries, crisis management, therapeutic treatment, and patient care
• Board Certified Nurse Practitioner required
• Licensed to practice in the state where the facility operates
• DEA license
• Active FNP and PMHNP certifications
• Minimum 1 year experience as a practicing Nurse Practitioner (preferred)

Benefits

• Flexible PRN schedule with the ability to use both FNP and PMHNP expertise