MDB Health Services is hiring a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide psychiatric care and psychotropic medication management to residents of long-term care facilities in the Lake Charles, LA area. Collaborate with facility staff and a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Lake Charles, Louisiana
Description
MDB Health Services is hiring a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide psychiatric care and psychotropic medication management to residents of long-term care facilities in the Lake Charles, LA area.
Position details
Location: Lake Charles, LA
Employment type: Part-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 Louisiana
Additional required credentials: AANP/ ANCC and DEA license required
Preferred qualification
Familiarity with clinical documentation practices and occupational health principles