Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Position details

• Location: Nashville, Arkansas
• Employment type: Part-time or full-time
• Schedule: Standard business hours
• Work setting: Long-term care facilities

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on each patient’s needs.
• Prescribe, monitor, and manage psychotropic medications.
• Collaborate with facility staff and a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with applicable standards.
• Educate and support patients and families regarding mental health conditions and treatment plans.
• Participate in clinical research initiatives when applicable.

Required qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing with a specialization in psychiatric-mental health nursing, or an equivalent qualification.
• Current Nurse Practitioner license valid for practice in Arkansas.
• Additional required credentials: AANP/ ANCC and DEA license required

Preferred qualification

• Familiarity with clinical documentation practices and occupational health principles.