Geriatric & Acute Psychiatry NP – Flexible Hours

American Health Partners; Martin (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Psychiatric Care in Tennessee seeks a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to deliver medically necessary psychiatric services to adults and elders in acute and outpatient settings, collaborating with Psychiatrists, physicians, and nursing staff.

The candidate will maintain prescriptive authority, participate in care planning, ensure documentation, and meet credentialing and licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of clinical experience as a registered nurse and three years as a Psychiatric APRN preferred.
• New graduates encouraged to apply.
• Geriatric nursing experience is a plus.
• Eligible for prescriptive privileges.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluation, care and treatment to patients.
• Perform evaluations and case management under guidance of attending physicians.
• Ensure documentation is complete for continuity of care and billing.
• Maintain prescriptive authority and write orders per laws and standards.
• Communicate with interdisciplinary team and families to ensure continuity of care.
• Monitor quality indicators and participate in improvement efforts.

Skills

Clinical experience

Prescriptive authority

Geriatric care

Team collaboration

Education

Master's prepared RN PMHNP

Psychiatric board certification

Job description

Unity Psychiatric Care in Tennessee seeks a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to deliver medically necessary psychiatric services to adults and elders in acute and outpatient settings, collaborating with Psychiatrists, physicians, and nursing staff.

The candidate will maintain prescriptive authority, participate in care planning, ensure documentation, and meet credentialing and licensing requirements.