Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner — Integrated Behavioral Health

SUN Behavioral Kentucky; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SUN Behavioral Kentucky is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide psychiatric and medical services to patients in a behavioral health setting. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care.

The role requires completing psychiatric evaluations within 24 hours of admission, maintaining thorough documentation in the EMR, and coordinating with the attending psychiatrist and treatment team.

Qualifications

• Requires NP degree and state NP license.
• DEA number required.
• CPR and hospital-selected de-escalation technique certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric and medical services to assigned patients.
• Complete psychiatric evaluations within 24 hours of admission.
• Document all consultations in progress/EMR notes.
• Collaborate with treatment team to plan care.
• Oversee medications and adjust as needed within patient needs.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication

Documentation

Education

NP degree

State license

DEA number

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Job description

SUN Behavioral Kentucky is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide psychiatric and medical services to patients in a behavioral health setting. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care.

The role requires completing psychiatric evaluations within 24 hours of admission, maintaining thorough documentation in the EMR, and coordinating with the attending psychiatrist and treatment team.