Psychiatric Nurse Psych NP

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Part-Time Psychiatric Nurse to join our dedicated team. This role offers the flexibility of virtual service provision and includes the authority to prescribe medications as part of comprehensive patient care. As a Psychiatric Nurse Prescriber, you will assess, diagnose, and prescribe medications for individuals with psychiatric disorders, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality mental health care remotely.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Assessment & Diagnosis: Conduct thorough virtual evaluations to assess patient mental health, diagnose conditions, and determine appropriate treatment plans.​GovSalaries

• Medication Management: Prescribe psychiatric medications based on patient evaluations, monitor responses, and adjust prescriptions as necessary.​

• Therapeutic Support: Provide virtual therapeutic interventions, including crisis management and de-escalation techniques when required.​

• Documentation: Maintain accurate and confidential patient records, documenting assessments, treatment plans, prescriptions, and virtual interactions.​

• Collaboration: Work closely with patients, families, and the healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans tailored to virtual care settings.​

• Patient Education: Educate patients and their families on mental health conditions, medication regimens, and available treatment options through virtual platforms.​

• Safety & Compliance: Ensure a secure and supportive virtual environment, adhering to all regulatory standards and maintaining patient confidentiality.​

• Professional Development: Participate in virtual staff meetings and ongoing training to stay abreast of best practices and advancements in psychiatric nursing.​

Qualifications:

• Licensing: Active RN (Registered Nurse) license in [Insert state/country], with Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) qualifications permitting medication prescribing.​

• Certification: [Insert required certification], such as Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification.​

• Experience: Minimum of [Insert number] years in psychiatric nursing with prescribing authority.​

• Knowledge: In-depth understanding of psychiatric disorders, treatment modalities, and psychopharmacology. ​

• Skills: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and virtual care proficiency.​

• Independence: Ability to work autonomously in a virtual care environment.​

• Technology: Comfortable using virtual care platforms and related technologies.​

• Personal Attributes: Compassionate, patient-centered, and empathetic approach to care.​

• Flexibility: Willingness to work varying shifts, including weekends or evenings, as needed.​

Compensation:

• Hourly Rate: $42.00 to $50.00 per hour, commensurate with experience.​

• Overtime: Eligible for overtime pay at applicable rates.​

• Benefits: N/A