Part-Time Psychiatric NP for Long-Term Care Lake Charles

Mdb-Health-Services-1; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

MDB Health Services is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide psychiatric care and psychotropic medication management for residents of long-term care facilities in the Lake Charles, LA area. This part-time role offers standard business hours in Lake Charles.

The position requires conducting evaluations and assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, prescribing and monitoring medications, and collaborating with facility staff to coordinate patient care.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing with a specialization in psychiatric-mental health nursing, or an equivalent qualification.
• Current Nurse Practitioner license valid for practice in Louisiana.
• AANP/ ANCC and DEA license required.
• Familiarity with clinical documentation practices and occupational health principles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on each patient’s needs.
• Prescribe, monitor, and manage psychotropic medications.
• Collaborate with facility staff and a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with applicable standards.
• Educate and support patients and families regarding mental health conditions and treatment plans.
• Participate in clinical research initiatives when applicable.

Skills

Psych NP

Clinical documentation

DEA license

Louisiana NP license

Education

Master’s degree in nursing with PMH specialization

Job description

MDB Health Services is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide psychiatric care and psychotropic medication management for residents of long-term care facilities in the Lake Charles, LA area. This part-time role offers standard business hours in Lake Charles.

The position requires conducting evaluations and assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, prescribing and monitoring medications, and collaborating with facility staff to coordinate patient care.