PRN PMHNP-BC - Psych NP
About The Position
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner works in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team to perform clinical assessments and develop treatment plans. The team includes psychiatrists, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, mental health technicians, social workers, therapists, and educators. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner can recognize their own limitations and respond effectively to difficult situations. Skillfully work in a self-motivated and independent manner. Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with team members and patients. Completes follow-up visits after the initial assessment. Participates in staffing weekly and family sessions as needed. Prescribes pharmacologic interventions as necessary. Reviews all applicable laboratory and diagnostic test results. Consults with the attending psychiatrist when necessary. Makes referrals for further diagnostic psychological or medical testing as needed. As appropriate, communicates with patients, patients’ families, and others to obtain personal and social information pertinent to the patients’ treatment. Prepares documentation in accordance with MBH’s policies and all regulatory and accrediting bodies.
Requirements
- Completion of a Master’s Program (Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner) from an accredited school of nursing
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in the State of Illinois
- Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience in a psychiatric setting
- Successful completion of CPR certification and CPI training within 30 days of employment, prior to assisting with restraining procedures
Responsibilities
- Perform clinical assessments
- Develop treatment plans
- Establish empathy and a person-centered approach to patients
- Recognize own limitations and respond effectively to difficult situations
- Work in a self-motivated and independent manner
- Communicate effectively with team members and patients
- Complete follow-up visits after the initial assessment
- Participate in weekly staffing and family sessions as needed
- Prescribe pharmacologic interventions as necessary
- Review all applicable laboratory and diagnostic test results
- Consult with the attending psychiatrist when necessary
- Make referrals for further diagnostic psychological or medical testing as needed
- Communicate with patients, patients’ families, and others to obtain personal and social information pertinent to the patients’ treatment
- Prepare documentation in accordance with MBH’s policies and all regulatory and accrediting bodies
Benefits
- 401(k) + matching
- 100% company-paid health insurance, or opt out for additional pay
- 100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 100% company-paid long-term disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Cafeteria on site
- Employee engagement events
- Employee assistance program
- Employee recognition program
- Free parking
- Career & training development opportunities
- Dynamic and inclusive work environment
- Engaged management team dedicated to your success
- A guiding mission and set of values
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
