Remote Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Position: Remote Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner-1
# Careers With Purpose Remote Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner-1 page is loaded## Remote Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner-1locations:
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SD, City - Remote SDtime type:
Part time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R-0242639
** Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.
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* Work Shift:

12 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

24
** Union Position:
** No
* * Department Details
** This fully remote position provides real-time behavioral health (BH) assessment support for Sanford’s Critical Access Hospitals and two major medical center emergency departments, covering 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.  In addition to emergency department assessments, the role includes virtual rounding on BH inpatient units and consultations for behavioral health assessment needs on medical floors as identified.  

This position offers schedule flexibility, rotating every other weekend with another Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, and may include opportunities to assist with weekday open shifts.  You will work in collaboration with a virtual Psychiatrist during these hours to ensure comprehensive behavioral health coverage.
** Summary
* * The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) provides advanced nursing mental health care to patients of all ages with psychiatric disorders. The NP performs psychiatric assessments, diagnoses, and manages treatment plans including medication management and psychotherapy, in collaboration with psychiatrists and interdisciplinary teams.
** Job Description
** Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, including mental status exams and psychosocial assessments.
Diagnose and treat mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders.
Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, monitoring for efficacy and side effects.
Provide individual, group, or family psychotherapy as appropriate.
Develop and update individualized treatment plans in collaboration with patients and families.
Coordinate care with psychiatrists, therapists, primary care providers, and community resources.
Educate patients and families about mental health conditions, medications, and coping strategies.
Document assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes accurately and timely.
Participate in crisis intervention and emergency psychiatric care as needed.
Engage in quality improvement, continuing education, and professional development.
** Qualifications
* * Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
If APRN was licensed prior to August 1, 1995, master's degree in nursing is preferred.
Experience in psychiatric or mental health settings preferred.
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in each state of practice.
Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice.
State Controlled Substance License (if required by State)    National board certification as a Psych Mental Health. (PMHNP-BC) or (PMHNP-C), Additional certifications require approval from a market executive leader:
Family (FNP-BC) or (FNP–C)    Obtains and subsequently maintains required specific competencies and certifications as outlined on privilege form.
Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists.
** Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
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