Inpatient Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Huntington Health•Pasadena, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inpatient Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will work as an essential part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team that is composed of Psychiatrists, Therapists, Social workers, Registered Nurses, Creative Arts Therapists, and Clinical care partners. The program provides various mental health services to adults and pediatric/adolescent patients throughout the organization. Services include assessment, diagnosis, treatment, group therapy and psycho-educational groups.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) or Master’s of Science in Nursing (MSN) required.
Completion of an accredited program for Nurse Practitioners in Psychiatric/Mental Health Specialty.
Must have a furnishing license or be qualified to obtain one within 30 days.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) in a behavioral health setting.
Current unrestricted CA Registered Nurse (RN) License issued by the CA Board of Registered Nursing (BRN)
Current unrestricted Nurse Practitioner License issued by California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN)
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider issued by The American Heart Association
Current unrestricted Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Designation issued by Los Angeles County, Department of Mental Health within 90 days of hire/transfer
Current Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification issued by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

Nice To Haves

Patient-focused
Strong negotiator
Detail oriented
Flexible
Able to work independently and with a team
Able to project a positive self-image and be self-motivated
Excellent customer service skills with patients, families, physicians, and staff