Nurse Practitioner - Psych

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner Job Specialty: Mental Health Job Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 8-hour days Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week Experience: Minimum 2 years in Psychiatric care License: Current Advanced Nurse Practitioner RN License Certifications: Active DEA license, AHA BLS Must-Have: - 2 years of NP experience in Psych - Current Advanced Nurse Practitioner RN License Job Description: - Conduct thorough physical and psychological examinations and obtain comprehensive patient medical histories.- Perform, order, and interpret diagnostic testing such as lab work, radiology/imaging studies, EKGs, etc.- Formulate differential diagnoses and provide accurate diagnoses based on clinical assessment.- Write specific orders within the limits of the practice agreement/scope of practice.- Provide acute care for patients with mental health issues while admitted to the inpatient mental health unit. May provide long-term care for patients with behavioral health issues in an outpatient setting.- Develop individual care plans for patients, including treatment strategies for both acute and chronic conditions.- Prescribe medications, therapies, and interventions following hospital policy and procedures and state and federal guidelines to meet the patient's needs.- Perform advanced medical procedures such as wound care, suturing, etc., within the NP's scope of practice.- Work closely with psychiatrists to manage psychopharmacology and coordinate multidisciplinary services.- Serve as a psychiatric consultant to other hospital departments, including the emergency department.- Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans as necessary based on response to care.- Provide ongoing management of patients with chronic or complex conditions, often coordinating care across multiple areas/specialties.- Respond to rapid response or other emergency/urgent medical needs when appropriate.- Work closely with physicians, surgeons, specialists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.- Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, contributing to the discussions on patient treatment, discharge planning, and continuity of care.- Provide appropriate directions to unit staff regarding patient care issues.- Participate in the education of students and other healthcare professionals.- Work with administrative, nursing, and physician staff to ensure safe, effective, quality patient care.- Educate patients and families about mental health, including medications, risks, benefits, and expectations.- Educate patients and their families or support system about diagnoses, treatment options, procedures, and preventive care.- Provide counseling on lifestyle modifications, medication options and adherence, and disease management to promote optimal health outcomes.- Assist in preparing patients for discharge by providing necessary instructions and ensuring appropriate follow-up care.- Coordinate with outpatient providers, specialists, and home health services.- Maintain detailed and accurate patient records, documenting assessments, diagnoses, treatments, and patient progress.- Ensure compliance with hospital policies, legal requirements, and ethical standards in record-keeping and patient care.- Participate in hospital committees, quality improvement initiatives, and other tasks as needed.- Stay updated with hospital policies, federal, and state regulations.- Welcome and participate in opportunities to advance the mission of the Mental Health Unit and Behavioral Health services.