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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
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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.
$137,546 / year median in South Carolina
+19% projected growth
Job Description
- Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnose acute and chronic behavioral health conditions.
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans for patients with mild to severe mental health disorders.
- Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications and other treatments within the scope of practice and applicable regulations.
- Order, review, and interpret appropriate laboratory tests and diagnostic studies.
- Obtain and document relevant medical, psychiatric, social, and medication histories.
- Assess treatment response, medication effectiveness, side effects, adherence, and safety concerns.
- Provide patient and family education, counseling, and health promotion related to behavioral and mental health needs.
- Coordinate care with primary care providers, behavioral health clinicians, specialists, community resources, and other members of the care team.
- Make timely and appropriate referrals when a patient requires a higher level of care or specialty services.
- Complete accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) in accordance with organizational policies and clinical standards.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all applicable clinical, regulatory, and organizational requirements. Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive annual salary of $96,000-$115,000.
- Sign-on/recruitment incentive and quarterly incentive opportunity.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance - eligible the first of the month following hire date.
- 18 paid days off.
- 9.5 paid company holidays, including your birthday.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Bonus structure focused on quality rather than RVUs.
- Eligible site for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program, subject to program requirements and individual eligibility.
- Up to $5,000 annually for continuing medical education (CME).
- Full-time, 40-hour workweek with flexible scheduling and no routine weekends or holidays.
- Minimal after-hours call responsibilities. Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited advanced practice nursing program with psychiatric-mental health preparation.
- Current, unrestricted South Carolina Registered Nurse (RN) license and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) recognition/licensure, or ability to obtain prior to employment.
- Current national board certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) through an accepted certifying body.
- Prescriptive authority and DEA registration, or eligibility to obtain, as required for the role.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Ability to evaluate and treat both adult and pediatric behavioral health patients.
- Experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), community health center, or underserved setting is preferred.
- Psychiatric nurse practitioner fellowship or residency training is preferred, but not required.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Bonuses/Stipends
- Health Insurance