Full-Time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner — Collaborative Care Leader

Sun Behavioral Health Group; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

SUN Behavioral Kentucky in Erlanger, KY is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive psychiatric and medical services for assigned patients. The role emphasizes timely psychiatric evaluations, collaborative treatment planning, and safe medication management.

You will document clinical encounters in the EMR, coordinate with the treatment team, and ensure compliance with HIPAA and hospital policies while delivering high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Licensed with the State Board of Nursing in state of employment.
• DEA number is required.
• CPR and hospital-selected de-escalation technique certification.
• May substitute experience for education.

Responsibilities

• Complete psychiatric evaluations within 24 hours of admission.
• Complete History and Physicals within 24 hours; continue consult on medical/psychiatric issues.
• Document all patient consultations in progress/EMR notes.
• Maintain compliance with policies and procedures through accurate documentation.
• Collaborate with patient and treatment team to plan and adjust treatment; attend team meetings.
• Oversee medication regimens and prescribe medications considering patient history and co-morbidities.
• Review non-psychiatric and psychiatric orders to plan patient care; consult with attending psychiatrist as needed.
• Communicate risks, benefits, and side effects of psychiatric medications to patients and document education in notes.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Communication

HIPAA compliance

Education

Nurse Practitioner program

Licensed with State Board of Nursing

DEA number

CPR and de-escalation certification

Experience substitution allowed

Tools

EMR / EHR

Job description

SUN Behavioral Kentucky in Erlanger, KY is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive psychiatric and medical services for assigned patients. The role emphasizes timely psychiatric evaluations, collaborative treatment planning, and safe medication management.

You will document clinical encounters in the EMR, coordinate with the treatment team, and ensure compliance with HIPAA and hospital policies while delivering high-quality patient care.