Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric & Medical Care

SUN Behavioral Health; Georgetown (DE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SUN Behavioral Health in Delaware seeks a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide psychiatric and medical services to assigned patients.

You will perform psychiatric evaluations within 24 hours of admission, participate in treatment planning with the care team, oversee medications, and document all progress in the EMR system. The role emphasizes safety, collaboration, and compassionate patient care in a dynamic behavioral health setting.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Licensed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the employed state.
• DEA number and CPR with de-escalation training.
• Experience documenting patient consultations in EMR.

Responsibilities

• Complete psychiatric evaluations and histories within 24 hours of admission.
• Document all patient consultations in EMR notes.
• Collaborate with the treatment team to plan care and interventions.
• Oversee medications, considering history and contraindications.
• Review non-psychiatric orders to guide patient care.
• Communicate risks, benefits, and side effects of psychiatric medications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical documentation

Team collaboration

Patient care

HIPAA compliance

Education

NP degree from accredited program

State NP licensure

DEA registration

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Tools

EMR system

Job description

SUN Behavioral Health in Delaware seeks a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide psychiatric and medical services to assigned patients.

You will perform psychiatric evaluations within 24 hours of admission, participate in treatment planning with the care team, oversee medications, and document all progress in the EMR system. The role emphasizes safety, collaboration, and compassionate patient care in a dynamic behavioral health setting.