Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Inpatient)

Quick Facts

• Role: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Inpatient)

• Setting: Inpatient behavioral health care

• Patient groups: adolescents (12–17), adults (18+), and senior adults

Description

Provide psychiatric evaluations and inpatient treatment of patients under the supervision of the Medical Director and in collaboration with medical/clinical staff according to state licensure guidelines for Nurse Practitioners.

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

• Document clinical observations (direct or through dictation), evaluations, and treatment within required timeframes

• Communicate with physicians and other staff to provide quality care within appropriate guidelines

• Encourage family involvement in patient care and respond to patient/family educational needs

• Support and 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 on a scheduled basis directed by medical staff

• May focus on health promotion and disease prevention

• May order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests (lab work, x-rays) and prescribe medication

• Maintain a positive, empathetic, professional attitude; prioritize patient safety and help resolve complaints

Requirements

• Master’s in Nursing (Nurse Practitioner program required)

• Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

• Licensed to practice in the state where the facility operates

• DEA license

• Minimum 1 year experience as a practicing Nurse Practitioner

• Clinical experience with the facility’s patient population, including knowledge of therapeutic boundaries, crisis management, therapeutic treatment, and patient care environment

• Addiction experience is highly preferred

Benefits

• Relocation assistance: Not available