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MDB Health Services

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - PT - Jonesboro, AR

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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.

$123,585 / year median in Arkansas

+17% projected growth

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MDB Health Services Overview MDB Health Services is hiring a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide psychiatric care and psychotropic medication management to residents of long-term care facilities in the Jonesboro, Arkansas area. For more than 13 years, MDB Health Services has provided medical and psychiatric care to residents of long-term care communities across Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Texas. As the region's largest LTC healthcare provider, we are proud to have an exceptional team of physicians, nurse practitioners, and therapists dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care. Position details
Location:
Jonesboro, Arkansas Employment type:
Part-time Schedule:
Standard business hours Work setting: Long-term care facilities Responsibilities Conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments. Develop individualized treatment plans based on each patient's needs. Prescribe, monitor, and manage psychotropic medications. Collaborate with facility staff and a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care. Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with applicable standards. Educate and support patients and families regarding mental health conditions and treatment plans. Participate in clinical research initiatives when applicable. Required qualifications Master's degree in nursing with a specialization in psychiatric-mental health nursing, or an equivalent qualification. Current Nurse Practitioner license valid for practice in Arkansas.
Additional required credentials:
AANP/ ANCC and DEA license required Preferred qualification Familiarity with clinical documentation practices and occupational health principles.