Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient Behavioral Health (7on/7off)

Accounting Search; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Accounting Search is seeking a Primary Care/Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner for an inpatient behavioral health unit in Anchorage, AK. You will perform comprehensive assessments, establish initial H&Ps within 24 hours, and develop integrated treatment plans with a multidisciplinary team.

You will collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, and support staff to address medical and mental health needs, while educating patients and families on conditions, medications, and lifestyle

Qualifications

• Active Alaska NP/APRN license or ability to obtain licensure.
• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• AANPCB Board Certification.
• Minimum 1 year of inpatient/acute care experience; behavioral health experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive medical assessments and H&Ps within 24 hours of admission.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, and staff to create integrated treatment plans.
• Co-manage patients with complex medical comorbidities alongside mental health providers.
• Educate patients and families on conditions, medications, and lifestyle changes.
• Provide medical consults and emergency care within licensure scope until specialized care is available.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Patient-centered care

Clinical judgement

Education

Accredited Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

Accounting Search is seeking a Primary Care/Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner for an inpatient behavioral health unit in Anchorage, AK. You will perform comprehensive assessments, establish initial H&Ps within 24 hours, and develop integrated treatment plans with a multidisciplinary team.

You will collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, and support staff to address medical and mental health needs, while educating patients and families on conditions, medications, and lifestyle