Inpatient Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner|Behavioral Health

River Vista Behavioral Health; California; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

River Vista Behavioral Health is seeking a compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join the Medical Staff Team in California. The NP will diagnose and provide emergency psychiatric services and conduct physical and psychosocial examinations for in-patient and out-patient populations.

Education required is a master’s degree in nursing with at least two years of psychiatric/behavioral health care experience. California RN license, CPR, and CPI training are required or available during orientation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing required.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in psychiatric/behavioral health care preferred.
• Licensed to practice by the California State Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric and psychosocial services including examinations for patients.
• Develop treatment plans and manage patient care with proper evaluation.
• Perform group or individual therapy and assessments.
• Collaborate with all members of the healthcare team to ensure quality care.
• Prescribe medications per facility policy and state regulations.
• Consult with attending physicians on complex cases.

Skills

Psychiatric care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Emergency assessment

Patient counseling

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Tools

CPR certification

CPI training

Job description

River Vista Behavioral Health is seeking a compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join the Medical Staff Team in California. The NP will diagnose and provide emergency psychiatric services and conduct physical and psychosocial examinations for in-patient and out-patient populations.

Education required is a master’s degree in nursing with at least two years of psychiatric/behavioral health care experience. California RN license, CPR, and CPI training are required or available during orientation.