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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) (FFS)
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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.
$140,283 / year median in Connecticut
+18% projected growth
Job Description
Perks:
Shoreline Wellness Center, LLC is an approved Nurse Corps/HRSA site that offers student loan forgiveness for eligible nurses of up to half of their total student loan balance or up to 85%.Ideal Candidate:
Professional, good judgment, excellent writing skills, and reliability are a must.Responsibilities:
The Psychiatric APRN oversees the daily management and coordination of the behavioral health needs of patients. As a clinician, the Behavioral Health APRN assesses health status, diagnosis, development of the plan of care and treatment, implementation of treatment plans, and evaluation of patients' status. As an educator, the Behavioral Health APRN acts as a clinical expert, teacher, and resource to patients, families, and practice staff. The Psychiatric APRN is also responsible for communicating effectively between members of the patient's health care team.Requirements:
MSN required. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Graduate of an accredited Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner program. Current CT APRN license (or eligible). Certification as a Nurse Practitioner.Experience:
Minimum of 1-year experience as a Behavioral Health APRN (could be waived for the right candidate).How to apply:
Send your resume and/or cover letter to: Human Resources Manager via fax 475-234-0805 or email hr@sbhw.org. E04JI8002sn9406rmbm PI287026630Benefits
- Flexible Work Schedules