Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
Homeward Bound Inc., a non-profit, behavioral health facility in Dallas, is looking for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our growing team! This is a Saturday and Sunday, 8 hours per shift position that could be every week or could be alternated every other week with another provider. There could also occasionally be opportunities for additional PRN hours. We are seeking a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about providing high-quality care to individuals with mental health conditions. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, be able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, and demonstrate empathy and compassion towards patients. If you are looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others while utilizing your skills as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, we encourage you to apply!
Nice To Haves
- Preferred experience should include a working knowledge of addiction medicine and 1 year of experience as a psychiatric nurse practitioner
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care for individuals in our crisis residential and crisis respite departments
- Review clinical information on patients transferring from the hospital to the crisis residential unit, do a nurse-to-nurse report, and accept patients appropriate for the program
- Complete a history and physical on each patient accepted including both the nursing assessment and the NP psychiatric evaluation to assess patients' mental health status.
- Prescribe and order medications as needed.
- Transcribe MARS for patients.
- Review and order necessary labwork.
- Assist with crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.
- Be available to consult with the LVNs and CMAs working in crisis residential, crisis respite, and detox and assist in training them when needed
- Be adept in chart documentation and guide other staff with documenting appropriately
- Be willing to treat psychiatric and substance use issues simultaneously including medication assisted treatment and detox medication protocols
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
