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Nurse Practitioner II, Psychiatry
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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.
$150,918 / year median in Minnesota
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Work Shift:
8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Compensation:
Union Position:
No Department Details Summary The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) provides advanced nursing mental health care to patients of all ages with psychiatric disorders. The NP performs psychiatric assessments, diagnoses, and manages treatment plans including medication management and psychotherapy, in collaboration with psychiatrists and interdisciplinary teams. Job Description Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, including mental status exams and psychosocial assessments. Diagnose and treat mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, monitoring for efficacy and side effects. Provide individual, group, or family psychotherapy as appropriate. Develop and update individualized treatment plans in collaboration with patients and families. Coordinate care with psychiatrists, therapists, primary care providers, and community resources. Educate patients and families about mental health conditions, medications, and coping strategies. Document assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes accurately and timely. Participate in crisis intervention and emergency psychiatric care as needed. Engage in quality improvement, continuing education, and professional development. This position also provides on-call coverage outside of regularly scheduled hours. Qualifications Completion of a master's, postmaster's, or doctorate from an accredited nurse practitioner program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education or National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. If Licensing prior to August 1, 1995, master's degree in nursing is preferred. Experience in psychiatric or mental health settings preferred. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in each state of practice. Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice. State Controlled Substance License (if required by State) National board certification as a Psych Mental Health. (PMHNP-BC) or (PMHNP-C). Additional certifications require approval from a market executive leader: Family (FNP-BC) or (FNP-C) Obtains and subsequently maintains required specific competencies and certifications as outlined on privilege form. Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.Benefits
- Professional Development
- Dental Insurance