Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - PT - Jonesboro, AR

MDB Health Services; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

MDB Health Services in Jonesboro, AR is seeking a part-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide psychiatric care and psychotropic medication management to residents of long-term care facilities.

Responsibilities include conducting evaluations, developing treatment plans, prescribing and monitoring medications, collaborating with facility staff, maintaining documentation, and educating patients and families about mental health.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing with PMH specialization.
• Current Nurse Practitioner license valid for practice in Arkansas.
• AANP/ANCC and DEA licenses required.
• Familiarity with clinical documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on each patient’s needs.
• Prescribe, monitor, and manage psychotropic medications.
• Collaborate with facility staff and a multidisciplinary team to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with applicable standards.
• Educate and support patients and families regarding mental health conditions and treatment plans.
• Participate in clinical research initiatives when applicable.

Skills

Clinical documentation

Occupational health

Education

MSN PMH

Tools

DEA license

AANP/ANCC certification

Job description

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - PT - Jonesboro, AR

MDB Health Services Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States

MDB Health Services Overview

MDB Health Services is hiring a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide psychiatric care and psychotropic medication management to residents of long-term care facilities in the Jonesboro, Arkansas area.

For more than 13 years, MDB Health Services has provided medical and psychiatric care to residents of long-term care communities across Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Texas. As the region’s largest LTC healthcare provider, we are proud to have an exceptional team of physicians, nurse practitioners, and therapists dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care.

• Location: Jonesboro, Arkansas
• Employment type: Part-time
• Schedule: Standard business hours

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on each patient’s needs.
• Prescribe, monitor, and manage psychotropic medications.
• Collaborate with facility staff and a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with applicable standards.
• Educate and support patients and families regarding mental health conditions and treatment plans.
• Participate in clinical research initiatives when applicable.

Required qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing with a specialization in psychiatric-mental health nursing, or an equivalent qualification.
• Current Nurse Practitioner license valid for practice in Arkansas.
• Additional required credentials: AANP/ ANCC and DEA license required
• Familiarity with clinical documentation practices and occupational health principles.