Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Part-Time

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions; Malvern (AR); On-site; USD 88,028 - 97,809; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a part-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Malvern, Arkansas. Responsibilities include conducting patient assessments, developing care plans, and maintaining documentation in compliance with state guidelines. The ideal candidate should have at least two years of nurse practitioner experience, and a focus on psychiatric care is preferred. The role requires CPR and relevant certifications, with expectations to work 4 hours per week.

Qualifications

• At least two years as a Nurse Practitioner, psychiatric experience preferred.
• Certification as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in the state of practice highly desired.
• Must maintain CPR certification and other required certifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop care plans.
• Maintain documentation in compliance with policies and guidelines.
• Provide individualized care sensitive to developmental needs.

Skills

Patient assessments

Medication management

Crisis intervention

Individualized care

Documentation

Education

Graduation from an accredited nurse practitioner program

Job description

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – Part Time

Compensation: $63.90 - $71.00 per hour.

Department: Mental Health.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, develop plans of care, and evaluate effectiveness of interventions, including medication management and crisis intervention services.
• Maintain thorough documentation in compliance with organization policies and procedures, state guidelines, and best practices, including medication education, seclusion/ restraint use, infection control, and risk management.
• Provide individualized care sensitive to the age and developmental needs of each patient and participate in on‑call schedules and mandatory committees as required.
• Adhere to established formularies for therapeutic regimens and utilize established procedures for admission, transfer, and specialty consultant referrals.
• Assume responsibility and accountability for individual judgments and actions, while supporting standards of psychiatric care and providing input into committees and meetings as requested.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education: Graduation from an accredited nurse practitioner program.

Experience: At least two (2) years as a Nurse Practitioner; psychiatric experience preferred and/or experience in a residential healthcare institution.

Licenses / Certifications: Certification as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in the state of practice highly desired. Must maintain CPR certification and any other certifications (such as First Aid) required by contract.

Hours: 4 hours per week.

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