Psych Nurse Practitioner

Job Overview

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Location:

Pullman/East Side

Schedule:

Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm includes one extended shift per week (Noon - 8:00pm) with a Saturday Rotation 8:00am - 1:00pm

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Psych Nurse Practitioner to join our team. As a Psych Nurse Practitioner, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive mental health care to patients of all ages. You will work closely with our team of healthcare professionals to develop and implement treatment plans that meet the unique needs of each patient.

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments to diagnose mental health conditions
• Develop and implement treatment plans that include medication management, therapy, and other interventions
• Monitor and evaluate patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as needed
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care
• Educate patients and their families about mental health conditions and treatment options
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records

• BCBS Medical PP Plans
• BCBS Dental
• VSP Vision
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $1,500 per year
• 11 Paid Holidays and 18 Days of Paid Time Off
• 8 sick days
• 2.5 days of CME and CME allowance of $1,000
• HRSA NHSC Loan Repayment Options

• M.S. degree from accredited nursing school, nurse practitioner track. New Grads are welcome!
• Certified or eligible for certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse by a national certifying body as approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APN Board, in Psychiatry or another approved specialty.
• Current and valid Illinois license as an Advance Practice Nurse. Fully Practice Authority is a plus.
• Certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
• Strong knowledge of mental health conditions and treatment options
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to cares.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting.
• Ability to maintain effective and professional relationships with patients and other members of the care team.
• Comfort working in a medical setting as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong communication and business acumen.
• Experience in working with a diverse population base preferred.
• Ability to appropriately handle confrontation and conflict.
• Ability to work independently and to seek consultation as necessary.
• Ability to follow organization and departmental processes and procedures.
• Ability to work in a high stress/fast paced/high work volume environment.

Entry level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care