Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient

Acadia Healthcare; Weldon Spring (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CenterPointe Hospital, part of Acadia Healthcare, in Missouri seeks a Full Time Experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide psychiatric evaluations and treatment under the Medical Director. You will collaborate with medical staff to ensure care aligns with licensure and state guidelines.

You will manage treatment plans, participate in on-call coverage, and support health promotion while prioritizing patient safety and family involvement in care.

Qualifications

• Master's in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner program required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Practicing Nurse Practitioner required.
• Experience in addiction highly preferred.
• Licensed to practice in the state where the facility operates.
• Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner required.
• DEA license is required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat acute, episodic or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team.
• Provide psychiatric evaluations and treatment under the Medical Director.
• Formulate and monitor Master Treatment Plan for patients.
• Coordinate with physicians and staff to ensure quality care.
• Respond to on-call needs and comply with regulatory requirements.
• Promote patient safety and involve families in care when appropriate.

Skills

Crisis management

Patient care

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Master's in Nursing / NP program

Job description

Overview

Located in the historic Little Hills area along the Missouri River,CenterPointeHospitalserves adolescents, adults, and seniors who are struggling with behavioral health concerns. With 150 beds and a full continuum of care, we help our patients make sustained progress toward better healththroughout their timeatourserene,20-acremaincampusin St. Charles, Missouri.

We are seeking a Full Time Experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Our levels of care are separated by age group:

• Adolescents (ages 12-17):Inpatient mental health treatment, detoxification, dual diagnosis treatment, residential treatment for substance use disorders
• Adults (age 18 and older):Inpatient treatment, partial hospitalization program (PHP), and intensive outpatient program (IOP) for mental health disorders; detoxification; residential treatment for substance use disorders
• Senior adults (no age limit):Inpatient mental health stabilization, detoxification, and medication stabilization for dementia

Overview:

Provide psychiatric evaluations and treatment of patients at facility under the supervision of the Medical Director and work collaboratively with the medical/clinical staff under the guidelines of state licensure for Nurse Practitioners.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat acute, episodic or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team.
• Participate in the formulation of patient Master Treatment Plan
• Assess physical and psychiatric health of patient and formulate measures to meet patient needs.
• Chart clinical observation (direct or through dictation), evaluations and treatment of patient in required time according to facility guidelines.
• Communicate with physicians and other staff as necessary to provide quality care for patient within appropriate guidelines.
• Encourage family involvement in patient care. Respond to identified patient and family educational needs.
• Support and follow legal requirements, hospital policy and procedures, medical staff bylaws and regulatory requirements.
• Provide services that are in accordance with the state guidelines for Nurse Practitioners.
• Provide on-call responsibilities on scheduled basis directed by medical staff.
• May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x-rays. May prescribe medication.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Qualifications

• Master's in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner program required.
• Clinical experience working with the patient population of the facility; ability to demonstrate knowledge of concepts of limit setting, therapeutic boundaries, crisis management, therapeutic treatment, environment and patient care required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Practicing Nurse Practitioner required.
• Experience in addiction highly preferred.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner required.
• Licensed to practice in the state in which the facility operates.
• DEA license.

Acadia Healthcare

Acadia is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States.

Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Acadia Healthcare operates a network of 250 behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 11,000 beds in 39 states and Puerto Rico. With more than 23,000 employees serving approximately 70,000 patients daily.

We provide psychiatric and chemical dependency services to our patients in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, specialty treatment facilities, residential treatment centers, outpatient clinics and therapeutic school-based programs.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.