Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care jobs in District of Columbia

Job Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric Nurse to join our team. As a Psychiatric Nurse, you will provide specialized care and support to patients with mental health disorders. Your role will involve assessing patients, developing treatment plans, administering medications, and providing therapeutic interventions. If you have a passion for mental health and are committed to making a positive impact in the lives of individuals with psychiatric conditions, we encourage you to apply.

Duties:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' mental health status
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patients' needs
- Administer medications and monitor their effectiveness and side effects
- Provide therapeutic interventions such as counseling and psychoeducation
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure holistic care for patients
- Monitor and document patients' progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary
- Educate patients and their families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records

Qualifications:
- Valid nursing license in the state of
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse, preferably in psychiatric or mental health settings
- Strong knowledge of psychiatric disorders, treatments, and medications
- Excellent assessment, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Compassionate and empathetic approach towards patients with mental health conditions

Skills:
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Knowledge of sonography techniques for diagnostic purposes
- Proficiency in utilizing electronic medical record systems such as Cerner
- Familiarity with sterile processing procedures in healthcare settings
- Understanding of pain management strategies for individuals with psychiatric conditions
- Experience working with children in a psychiatric setting
- Knowledge of utilization review processes for insurance authorization
- Ability to handle emergency situations in an ER setting
- Proficient in taking and interpreting vital signs accurately

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, including healthcare coverage, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. If you are passionate about mental health and are dedicated to providing quality care to individuals with psychiatric conditions, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team of compassionate healthcare professionals.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Per diem

Pay: $68.68 - $82.71 per hour

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person

Ability to Relocate:

• Washington, DC 20002: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person