Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric works in collaboration with physicians to manage care for patients in a psychiatric setting. Orders, interprets, and records results of clinical tests and reports results to physicians. Being a Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric prescribes medications and makes recommendations for other therapeutic forms of treatment. Provides primary care to psychiatry and at-risk patients. Additionally, Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric requires a master's degree. Requires Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP). Requires Registered Nurse (RN). Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Pediatric Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Ontario, OR
Description
JOB TITLE: Pediatric Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
LOCATION: Ontario - Treasure Valley Pediatric Clinic
HOURS: Full TIme
STARTING DATE: ASAP
STARTING PAY: Commensurate with experience
REPORTS TO: Medical Director
Requirements
Purpose of this Position: The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner as an interdependent member of a health care team will function within established plans based upon evidence-based practice. This position will be required to exercise sound decision making while providing mental health care services to ambulatory patients within the specific population served by the clinic. Proven ability in crisis intervention, medical systems review and mental assessment, psychiatric nursing care and provision of consultation to staff requiring client diagnosis and treatment, treatment program development and referral options as well as the ability to evaluate ongoing programs to identify the needs of mental health clients in the community.
Qualifications:
1. Education required: MSN, DNP, DSN, or PhD
2. At least 2-3 years’ experience in a mental health clinic, psychiatric practice or in-patient practice setting.
3. Previous experience working with mental health/substance abuse populations.
4. Possess an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner license and DEA Certificate.
5. Must be currently eligible for certification by the Oregon State Medical Board and/or certification by the State of Idaho.
6. Preferably Bilingual - English/Spanish
Responsibilities:
Requirements
Physical requirements:
1. Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
2. Periods of sitting, standing and walking.
3. Correctable vision and hearing.
4. Must read, write and speak clearly.
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