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Huntsville Hospital Health System
Admission Assessment Coord - Psychiatric Screening - PRN - 2nd Shift
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What they do
A Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner provides mental health and nursing care to patients with psychiatric disorders, medical organic brain disorders or substance abuse problems. Diagnoses mental illness, develops treatment plans and prescribes medications. Teaches patient's family about the patient's condition. Works at hospitals with dedicated mental health unit, fully dedicated psychiatric hospital or in independent practice working from nursing homes and physicians' offices.
$125,410 / year median in Alabama
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Overview To provide clinical assessments on potential patients of all ages and to provide accurate assessment data to the provider to determine if inpatient psychiatric care is needed. To provide alternatives and appropriate referrals for patients who are not in need of psychiatric inpatient admission. Functions as a liaison between the patient and the on-call psychiatrist or other personnel as appropriate. Keeps clear and accurate documentation and completes the admission process when necessary. Possesses a strong knowledge and ability to document using appropriate psychiatric terminology.
Qualifications Education:
BSN or MSN level degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Community Health, and/or two years of work experience in a psychiatric related setting. Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse graduate from Accredited School of Nursing with current Alabama licensure.Experience:
Prior inpatient hospital experience preferred and/or two years of work experience in a psychiatric related setting.Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required:
- Apply principles of logical and/or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
- Understands technical information applicable to job function
- Responds quickly in an emergency with appropriate action.
- Communicates with people.
- Follows and/or give precise instruction.
- Records and interprets information accurately.