Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Homeward Bound; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Homeward Bound Inc. in Dallas, TX, seeks a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our growing team. This weekend shift (Saturday and Sunday, 8 hours per shift) may be weekly or every other week, with occasional PRN hours.

You will provide direct patient care in crisis residential and respite units, conduct evaluations, prescribe medications, order labs, and support staff. Experience in addiction medicine is preferred; strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Active Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner license.
• At least 1 year of psychiatric NP experience.
• Knowledge of addiction medicine preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in crisis residential and crisis respite units.
• Perform psychiatric evaluations and nursing assessments for new patients.
• Prescribe and manage medications as needed.
• Transcribe MARs and review lab results.
• Coordinate care and de-escalate crises; train LVNs/CMAs.
• Document accurately in charting and guide staff documentation.
• Treat co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders, including MAT and detox meds.

Skills

Mental health care

Psychiatric nursing

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Nurse Practitioner credential

State NP license

Tools

EMR/EHR

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Dallas, TX 75241

Homeward Bound Inc., a non-profit, behavioral health facility in Dallas, is looking for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our growing team!

This is a Saturday and Sunday, 8 hours per shift position that could be every week or could be alternated every other week with another provider. There could also occasionally be opportunities for additional PRN hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for individuals in our crisis residential and crisis respite departments


• Review clinical information on patients transferring from the hospital to the crisis residential unit, do a nurse-to-nurse report, and accept patients appropriate for the program


• Complete a history and physical on each patient accepted including both the nursing assessment and the NP psychiatric evaluation to assess patients' mental health status.


• Prescribe and order medications as needed.


• Transcribe MARS for patients.


• Review and order necessary labwork.


• Assist with crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.


• Be available to consult with the LVNs and CMAs working in crisis residential, crisis respite, and detox and assist in training them when needed


• Be adept in chart documentation and guide other staff with documenting appropriately


• Be willing to treat psychiatric and substance use issues simultaneously including medication assisted treatment and detox medication protocols

Qualifications

Preferred experience should include a working knowledge of addiction medicine and 1 year of experience as a psychiatric nurse practitioner

We are seeking a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about providing high-quality care to individuals with mental health conditions. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, be able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, and demonstrate empathy and compassion towards patients.