Psych Nurse Practitioner

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc•Palmdale, CA

5d•$71 - $89•Onsite

About The Position

Provides psychiatric services to patients facility-wide, as directed by the Clinical Director. This is a part-time position with hours ranging from 10 to 20 per week.

Requirements

Master’s degree in nursing from an NLN-accredited college or university with a specialization in psychiatric/mental health nursing, or completion of a master’s-level Nurse Practitioner program with a post-master’s certificate in psychiatric/mental health nursing.
Completion of a State of California Board of Registered Nursing approved pharmacology course and minimum of 520 hours of psychiatrist-supervised experience in furnishing drugs and/or devices in not less than 6 months and not more than 12 months.
An active California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) license as a Registered Nurse (RN)
An active California Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Certification
A Furnishing Number approved by the State of California Board of Registered Nursing, with advanced pharmacology courses and training.
A DEA Number issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration (PL 4024 (B); H&S code 11056) for Schedule III through V controlled substances.
A National Provider Identification number (NPI)
An active CPR Certification

Responsibilities

Participates in the formulation and update of policies, procedures, and protocols for the NP role in collaboration with the Clinical Director and Psychiatrist.
Performs comprehensive evaluations and assessments, including ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and examinations, furnishing medication, including psychotropic medications, and takes responsibility for such therapy, in accordance with written protocols.
Documents in the client’s record goals, interventions, and clinical outcomes, in sufficient detail that any psychiatrist can review and evaluate the effectiveness of the care being provided.
Consults with staff to make referrals to other mental health or health care providers as needed.
Identifies possible infections, report, and document as appropriate; initiate standard precautions if needed.
Other duties as assigned.