Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Health Advocates Network is currently seeking Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to work at a facility in Vacaville, CA. These are registry positions with our company.Pay Rate : $108.80 / hour1099Shift Details:

Area: Mental Health OT-10H Class: PNP Shift: 1 Start: 08:00:00 End: 16:30:00

Qualifications:

Minimum 1 year previous working experience within the last 36 months (3yrs) as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Ability to build rapport with patients

Compassionate and caring demeanor

Familiarity with medical terminology

A valid and current CPR card (American Heart Association)

Must have up to date credentials in the state of CA

Job Duties:

Provides patient assessment, diagnosis and treatment plans in accordance with statutes, regulations and protocols regulating the profession.

Collaborates with the staff psychiatrist, the nursing staff and technical personnel, as well as the counselors at the University Counseling center and outside local counselors.

Provides psychiatric health services, education, counseling and emotional support.

Refers patients for inpatient care, in collaboration with the staff psychiatrist, as necessary. Issues medication prescriptions in accordance with treatment guidelines.

Orders laboratory tests, interprets and explains the test results to patients.

Provides patient education regarding medications, risks, benefits and reasonable outcome expectations.

Communicates with patients and engages in follow-up as necessary.

May also provide primary medical care services as indicated, in accordance with statues, regulations and protocols regulating the profession.

Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.

Education

Completion of a Master's Degree or, post-Master's Degree in Nursing within the psychiatry specialty area from an accredited college or university.

Possession of current license to practice as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner as granted by CA.

Knowledge of the principles of psychotherapy applicable to care, treatment and rehabilitation of children and adults with behavioral, developmental or psychological disturbances.

Knowledge of psychological testing devices and methods.

If interested, please apply through this job post. You may send a copy of your most recent resume. If you have any questions, please feel free to call at (800) 928-5561 and ask to speak with Genesis Monday-Friday (08:30 AM - 05:00 PM PST).Health Advocates Network, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected basis under applicable federal, state or local law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies. EOE including Veterans/Disability