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Nurse Practitioner II, Psychiatry
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What you'll do
- 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.
- This position also provides on-call coverage outside of regularly scheduled hours.
What they're looking for
- Completion of a master’s, postmaster’s, or doctorate from an accredited nurse practitioner program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education or National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
- 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.
Nice to have
- If Licensing prior to August 1, 1995, master's degree in nursing is preferred.
- Experience in psychiatric or mental health settings preferred.
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Full description from employer
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.


Work Shift:
8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Compensation:




Union Position:
No

Department Details
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. This position also provides on-call coverage outside of regularly scheduled hours.Qualifications
Completion of a master’s, postmaster’s, or doctorate from an accredited nurse practitioner program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education or National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. If Licensing 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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Company
Sanford
Bemidji, United States of America
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