PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER/APRN OR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT- PARAGOULD

St. Bernards Healthcare • Jonesboro, AR

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About The Position

Provide healthcare for patients of the St. Bernards Behavioral Health Outpatient Counseling Center and St. Bernard Behavioral Health Inpatient. Performs professional duties as follows: Assessment of health status of patients; Formulates an appropriate differential diagnosis; Prescribes medication within scope. Develops and carries out a plan of care in collaboration with inter disciplinary team. Periodically or based on the needs of the facility this position is responsible for independent medication management and care of inpatients during their stay.

Requirements

• Licensed by Arkansas State Board of Nursing as an Advanced Practice Nurse
• Certification by national certifying body with prescriptive privileges
• Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner required
• Three (3) years in psychiatric setting desired

Responsibilities

• Assessment of health status of patients
• Formulates an appropriate differential diagnosis
• Prescribes medication within scope
• Develops and carries out a plan of care in collaboration with inter disciplinary team
• Responsible for independent medication management and care of inpatients during their stay

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Master's degree