Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

MDB Health Services; Lake Charles (LA); Vor Ort; USD 83.000 - 124.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

MDB Health Services is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to provide psychiatric care and medication management for residents in long-term care facilities in Lake Charles, LA.

The position requires a Master's degree in PMH Nursing, a Louisiana NP license, AANP/ANCC credentials, and a DEA license. This is a part-time, business-hours role focused on collaborative, patient-centered care.

Qualifikationen

• Master's in nursing with a specialization in psychiatric-mental health nursing or equivalent
• Current Louisiana NP license to practice
• AANP/ANCC credentials required and DEA license
• Familiarity with clinical documentation practices

Aufgaben

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments
• Develop individualized treatment plans
• Prescribe, monitor, and manage psychotropic medications
• Collaborate with facility staff and multidisciplinary team
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation
• Educate patients and families about mental health conditions and treatment plans
• Participate in clinical research initiatives when applicable

Kenntnisse

PMHNP

Nurse Practitioner

Mental health care

Ausbildung

MSN PMH NP

Jobbeschreibung

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

MDB Health Services Overview

MDB Health Services provides medical and psychiatric services to residents in long-term care facilities across Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Texas. As the region’s largest LTC healthcare provider, we are proud to have an exceptional team of physicians, nurse practitioners, and therapists dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care. For more than 13 years, we have built a strong reputation among both clinicians and long-term care communities by going above and beyond to help facilities provide the best possible healthcare to their residents while remaining people-first in everything we do.

MDB Health Services is hiring a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide psychiatric care and psychotropic medication management to residents of long-term care facilities in the Lake Charles, LA area.

• Location: Lake Charles, LA
• Employment type: Part-time
• Schedule: Standard business hours

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

Required 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
• Additional required credentials: AANP/ ANCC and DEA license required
• Familiarity with clinical documentation practices and occupational health principles