Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive psychiatric services across its facilities. In this pivotal role, you will conduct evaluations, manage medication, and collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure optimal patient care. This position offers flexibility in hours, allowing you to make a significant impact in the lives of patients while working within a supportive environment. If you are passionate about mental health and looking to join a team that values your expertise, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing with a specialty in psychiatric/mental health nursing required.
• Completion of pharmacology course and supervised experience in drug furnishing.

Responsibilities

• Provides psychiatric services facility-wide under the Director of Primary Care.
• Documents client goals and interventions for effective care evaluation.

Skills

Psychiatric Evaluation

Medication Management

Clinical Documentation

Collaboration with Healthcare Providers

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Post-Masters Specialty Certificate in Psych/Mental Health Nursing

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Position Title: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Department: Primary Care

Reports to: Director of Primary Care

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides psychiatric services to all patients facility-wide, as directed by the Director of Primary Care.

SALARY RANGE: $68 - $101.50 per hour DOE

HOURS: Based on need/10 to 20 hours per week.

CATEGORIES OF DUTIES

1. Participates in the formulation and update of policies, procedures, and protocols for the NP role in collaboration with the Clinical Director and Psychiatrist.
2. In accordance with written protocols, performs comprehensive evaluations and assessments, including ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests/examinations, furnishing medication, including psychotropics, and taking responsibility for such therapy when performed in accordance with written protocols.
3. Documents in the client’s record goals, interventions, and clinical outcomes, sufficient in detail that any psychiatrist can review and evaluate the effectiveness of the care being provided.
4. Consults with staff and makes referrals to other mental health or health care providers as needed.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

1. A master’s degree in nursing from an NLN-accredited college or university with a specialty in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing or completion of a Master’s level Nurse Practitioner program with a post-masters specialty certificate in psych/mental health nursing.
2. Completion of a State of California Board of Registered Nursing-approved pharmacology course and minimum of 520 hours of psychiatrist-supervised experience in “furnishing drugs and/or devices in not less than 6 months and not more than 12 months.”

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION

1. Currently licensed by the State of California Board of Registered Nursing as a Registered Nurse.
2. Currently certified by the State of California as a Nurse Practitioner.
3. Current Furnishing Number approved by the State of California Board of Registered Nursing, with advanced pharmacology courses and training.
4. Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Number (PL 4024 (B); H&S code 11056) for Schedule III - V controlled substances.

SETTING

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. (TTC) is a non-profit corporation, which provides behavioral healthcare services, including chemical dependency.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

TTC does not discriminate as to race, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and disability in its hiring practices.

ADA REQUIREMENT

TTC supports the Americans with Disabilities Act. Discrimination is prohibited in all aspects of employment against disabled persons, who, with reasonable accommodations, can perform the essential functions of a job.