Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
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Job Description
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Organization:
SCPSutter Center for PsychiatryPosition Overview:
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will provide care and monitoring of patients with the functional guidance Psychiatric Consult and Liaison Physician. This care includes working closely in formulating the treatment plan and follow up of medication management for patients.Job Description:
EDUCATION
Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
- HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience
- Bachelors: Of Science in Nursing required
- Masters: of Science or Masters Degree in Nursing required within one year of hire.
- Post Masters Nurse Practitioner CertificatePsychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner required within three years of hire.
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
- RNRegistered Nurse of California
- NPNurse Practitioner
- BLSBasic Life Support Healthcare Provider
- CSRCControlled Substance Registered Certification (DEA)
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:
- Minimum of two years prior experience in hospital acute care nursing of which at least one year is in the area of mental health providing direct patient care to adults child and adolescent experience preferred.
- Prior experience in a psychiatric outpatient setting is required.
- Experience working in a psychiatric multidisciplinary team preferred.
- Previous experience working as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner preferred.
- Program coordination or team leading experience is desirable.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Demonstrated knowledge of DSM IVTR is required.
- Demonstrated knowledge in the deescalation of agitated poorly selfcontrolled individuals.
- Demonstrated knowledge in the prescribing of psychotropic medication required
- Knowledge in the area of mental health counseling to include assessment interpretation management and evaluation of patient care.
- Program development implementation and evaluation knowledge is preferred.
- Must possess excellent organizational skills and have the ability to be selfdirected and act independently demonstrating sound judgment.
- Knowledge and experience in interviewing and performing complete histories and physical and mental health exams.
- Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Must be able to work with adaptability flexibility and maintain composure during pressure situations and adverse conditions.
- Ability to write legibly and knowledge of approved abbreviations.
- Must have ability to work in a collaborative role with other disciplines
- Must be able to perform Management of Aggressive Behavior.
Job Shift:
DaysSchedule:
Per Diem/CasualShift Hours:
8Days of the Week:
VariableWeekend Requirements:
As NeededBenefits:
NoUnions:
YesPosition Status:
NonExemptWeekly Hours:
0Employee Status:
Per Diem/CasualEmployees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous in the course of their work including patient care which requires them to manage store prepare receive unpack transport dispose of or administer identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $75.00 to $96.01 / hourThe salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidates experience education skills licensure and certifications department equity training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.
Employment Type
Part-Time
