Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Master’s degree in nursing accredited by a regional or national nursing accrediting agency recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Certified as a Psychiatric-Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the recognized national nursing certification organization for the specialty area of practice as appropriate
• Meet clinical competency requirements specified in the Service-specific credentialing instructions
• Maintain credentialing requirements in good standing at a local MTF
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse in one of any U.S. State, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico or U.S. Virgin Islands
• Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) from the American Heart Association, with documentation provided
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of outcome-based nurse practitioner services in accordance with privileges granted by the MTF, e.g., supervise and provide general screening, medical care, and examinations of patients for routine, acute, and chronic conditions involving all organ systems, and provide immunizations, diagnose, treat, and counsel patients as indicated.
• Technically direct and teach other staff, provide evidence-based educational lectures and participate in in-service training to staff members
• Diagnose and treat patients with common acute conditions, chronic illnesses, or minor trauma within accepted protocols, clinical practice guidelines, Nurse Practice Acts, and/or in consultation with a physician
• Promote preventive care and health maintenance including annual physicals, positive health behaviors and self-care through both formal and individual education and counseling
• Communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of people for the purpose of informing the healthcare team of plans/actions, for teaching/education to benefit the patient/family and organization
• Recognize conditions that require isolation and ensure universal precautions are used in all patient encounters
• Attend staff meetings to provide case discussion, continuing education, and continuous quality improvement and safety

Benefits

• Compressed work schedule (every other Friday off)
• Hybrid work arrangement (60% in-office, 40% remote)
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Wellness incentives and benefits
• Optional supplemental benefits
• Coverage for partners
• Gender-affirming care and health support
• Family formation support
• 401(k) retirement savings plan (5% company contribution regardless of employee contribution, plus matching)
• Tuition assistance