Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Monroe•Monroe, LA
•Hybrid
About The Position
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) works under the supervision of the Behavioral Health Director and in close coordination with other clinic personnel. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides Behavioral/Medical care to clinic patients including examination, diagnosis and treatment, with referral to specialists or hospitals where indicated.
Requirements
- Master of Science Degree in Nursing with concentration in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner required.
- Must be licensed as a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse to practice in the State of Louisiana, as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
- Obtain the medical education required to maintain certification or licensure.
- Mental Health NP Certification
Nice To Haves
- In Person and Telehealth roles.
Responsibilities
- Diagnosing, conducting, and prescribing medications for patients having psychiatric-mental health problems.
- Responsible for providing emergency psychiatric services, physician and psycho-social examinations of their patients.
- Developing appropriate treatment plan and providing effective management of patient care with proper evaluation.
- Consulting with patients and families having multiple and complex disorders; and working in a collaborative and integrative roles with primary healthcare providers.
- Performing invasive procedures.
- Educating patients on positive health promoting lifestyle choices and diseases, injury and illness prevention.
Benefits
- Excellent pay
- benefits
- role flexibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
