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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Indiana
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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.
$123,352 / year median in Indiana
+15% projected growth
Job Description
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments
- Develop and implement treatment plans
- Prescribe and manage medications
- Provide therapy and counseling to patients
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure holistic patient care
- Educate patients and families on mental health issues
- Maintain accurate patient records ## Skills
- Objective assessment
- Psychiatric consultations
- Knowledge of psychiatric emergencies
- Understanding of assessment and planning
Benefits:
No benefits attachedJob Type:
Part-time Pay:
$65.00- $95.00 per hour Expected hours: 16.0
- 40.