PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER (PMHNP) INPATIENT

Universal Health Services; Gulfport (MS); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Career development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision

Descripción de la vacante

Gulfport Behavioral Health System, an acute behavioral health hospital on the Mississippi Gulf Coast within the UHS network, seeks a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our medical staff. You will perform psychiatric assessments for inpatient and outpatient populations and collaborate with physicians on treatment plans and referrals.

You will work with children, adolescents, adults, military personnel, and detox/transition patients.

Formación

• Master’s degree as Nurse Practitioner or APRN required.
• Minimum two years of psychiatric setting experience preferred.
• Mississippi license as NP/APRN; prescriptive authority if meds are used.

Responsabilidades

• Perform psychiatric assessments for inpatient and outpatient populations.
• Consult with physician on treatment recommendations and referrals.
• Care for diverse populations including children, adolescents, adults, military, and detox/transition patients.
• Day shift with on-call responsibilities.

Conocimientos

Psychiatric assessment

APRN

Mississippi license

Prescriptive authority

Educación

Master’s NP degree

Postgraduate PMH program

Descripción del empleo

Responsibilities

Gulfport Behavioral Health System is an acute behavioral health hospital on the Mississippi Gulf Coast providing inpatient, partial hospitalization and outpatient services to children, adolescents, and adults. We have served our community for over 30-years and our Patriot Support Program provides inpatient around-the-clock mental health treatment to help military members and their families, veterans, and first responders cope with stressful issues every day.

Visit us online at: https://gulfportbehavioral.com

Position Summary

Join our expanding medical staff team where the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner assists in the process of evaluating patients. Responsible for psychiatric assessments for inpatient or outpatient populations and consults with the physician regarding treatment recommendations and referrals. Opportunities to work with various patient populations including children, adolescents, adults, military, and detox/transition patients. The position is a day shift position Monday through Friday with on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

Education: Master’s Degree as a Nurse Practitioner or APRN and completion of a post graduate program for psychiatric mental health nursing.

Experience: Preferably two or more years experience within a psychiatric setting. A minimum of two (2) years experience in working with an Outpatient setting is preferred.

Licensure: Licensed to practice in the State of Mississippi as a Nurse Practitioner or APRN. If medication privileges are exercised, prescriptive authority from the Board of Medical Examiners is required.

WHAT DO OUR CURRENT EMPLOYEES VALUE AT GULFPORT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND UHS?

An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co-workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

For more information, contact: Cynthia Render-Leach, Human Resources Director at 228-236-2129 or [e-mail].

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenuesduring 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquarteredin King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately101,500employeesand continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physiciannetworkand various related serviceslocatedin 40U.S.states, Washington, D.C., PuertoRicoand the United Kingdom.Foradditionalinformationvisitwww.uhs.com.

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