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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.
$126,239 / year median in Texas
+21% projected growth
Job Description
- $63.
- Valid RN license with psychiatric specialty certification preferred
- Experience in psychiatric nursing or mental health settings
- Knowledge of ICD-9 coding and hospital medicine practices
- Ability to provide compassionate care for patients of all ages
Pay:
$55.12- $63.