Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Join our team as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, where you will provide comprehensive psychiatric care to inpatients in a highly collegial environment focused on patient-centered care.

Job Description

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric care to inpatients, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of acute psychiatric conditions.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and ongoing assessments to monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications, ensuring effective and safe treatment.
• Document patient interactions, assessments, and treatment plans accurately and in a timely manner using electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure integrated and effective care.
• Participate in daily rounds and interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care and treatment strategies.
• Provide crisis intervention and support to patients experiencing acute psychiatric distress.
• Educate patients and their families about psychiatric conditions, treatment options, and discharge planning.
• Stay current with advancements in psychiatric care and incorporate best practices into patient care.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives to enhance the delivery of inpatient psychiatric services.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited program
• Valid and active Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in the state of Virginia
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) with a psychiatric focus
• Relevant clinical experience in psychiatric or mental health settings preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams
• Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems, such as EPIC, preferred