Child Psychiatric APRN — Full Practice Authority

Miami Neuroscience Institute Baptist Health South Florida; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami Neuroscience Institute Baptist Health South Florida is seeking a Child Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse (PMHNP) to provide direct clinical care to youths under 21. Responsibilities include psychiatric assessments, medication management, and developing treatment plans within the Child and Adolescent Behavioral Services Program.

Scheduled hours are 40 per week. Candidates must hold Full Practice Authority in Illinois, with PMHNP certification, active Illinois APRN license, CSR, and DEA

Qualifications

• Certificate for Full Practice Authority independent practice in Illinois.
• Master's or Doctoral Degree in Nursing from a PMHNP program accredited by CCNE or ACEN.
• Initial and continuing PMHNP certification by ANCC or equivalent as required by state law.
• Current, active Illinois APRN license with Full Practice Authority.
• Current active CSR registered in Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric assessments for clients under 21.
• Evaluate need for psychotropic medication and prescribe when appropriate.
• Perform psychiatric evaluations for diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Conduct crisis intervention/evaluation/referral as needed.
• Consult with staff on cases requiring psychiatric supervision for insurance purposes.

Skills

Certified independent practice

Crisis intervention

Education

Full Practice Authority certificate

PMHNP master/doctoral degree

PMHNP certification (ANCC)

Illinois APRN license - Full Practice Authority

Illinois CSR

DEA registration

Job description

Miami Neuroscience Institute Baptist Health South Florida is seeking a Child Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse (PMHNP) to provide direct clinical care to youths under 21. Responsibilities include psychiatric assessments, medication management, and developing treatment plans within the Child and Adolescent Behavioral Services Program.

Scheduled hours are 40 per week. Candidates must hold Full Practice Authority in Illinois, with PMHNP certification, active Illinois APRN license, CSR, and DEA