Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Specialist

7 days ago


DeRidder, Louisiana, United States Oceans Healthcare Full time
Job Summary

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner is a critical member of our healthcare team, responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating the mental health needs of our patients.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assess and diagnose patients' mental health needs, developing effective treatment plans to address their unique challenges.
  • Collaborate with psychiatrists to formulate treatment plans, prescribe medications, and order laboratory tests as needed.
  • Provide patient education, preparing medical records, and referring patients as necessary to ensure seamless care.
  • Develop and implement emergency psychiatric services, conducting thorough examinations and providing timely interventions.
  • Educate patients on healthy lifestyle choices, disease prevention, and injury prevention, promoting overall well-being.
Requirements
  • Master's degree in Nursing, with current RN licensure in the state of practice and certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in Psychiatric Mental Health.
  • Ability to work independently, exercising sound judgment and discretion in high-pressure situations.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interpret complex instructions and provide effective patient education.
  • Competency in areas such as safety standards, spread of organisms, and adult learning principles.
  • Successful completion of CPR certification and an Oceans-approved behavioral health de-escalation program.
Work Environment

This role requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries. The successful candidate must be able to cope mentally and physically with the demands of this position, which involves spending approximately 90% of the time inside a building with controlled temperature conditions.



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