Weekend Contract Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Universal Health Services; Fayetteville (AR); Sur place; USD 83 000 - 124 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Springwoods Behavioral Health in Fayetteville, AR is seeking a Contract, Part-Time Weekend Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide high-quality psychiatric care under supervision.

The ARNP will conduct assessments, prescribe medications, provide therapy, coordinate with the Medical Director, and be on-call during weekends, averaging 32 hours per week. The role supports adolescent and adult patients in an 80-bed inpatient facility within a peaceful campus setting.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing with psychiatric/mental health specialization.
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience with psychiatric or mental health patients.
• Active Arkansas APRN license.
• Active Arkansas State DEA license within six months of hire.
• Active National Certification from an Approved Nursing Specialty Board.

Responsabilités

• Provides direct clinical services for psychiatric patients according to established protocols under supervision.
• Independently performs assessments, risk assessments, and makes critical decisions in high risk or crisis situations.
• Performs history taking, examinations, orders labs/diagnostics, diagnoses and treats acute health problems, and arranges referrals.
• Provides counseling to promote healthy lifestyles and collaborates with physicians and other health care professionals.
• Prescribes and manages medication treatment for psychiatric conditions; may prescribe controlled substances under supervision.
• Ensures quality by reviewing patient records and coordinating with Medical Director; supports back-up medical physician coverage.
• Complies with Medical Staff bylaws, rules, and facility policies.
• On-call and weekend availability required; approximately 32 hours per week.

Connaissances

Psychiatric nursing

Assessment & therapy

Clinical documentation

Formation

Master’s Degree in Nursing (Psych/Mental Health)

Arkansas APRN license

Arkansas DEA license within 6 months

National Certification from an Approved Nursing Specialty Board

Description du poste

Springwoods Behavioral Health in Fayetteville, AR is seeking a Contract, Part-Time Weekend Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide high-quality psychiatric care under supervision.

The ARNP will conduct assessments, prescribe medications, provide therapy, coordinate with the Medical Director, and be on-call during weekends, averaging 32 hours per week. The role supports adolescent and adult patients in an 80-bed inpatient facility within a peaceful campus setting.