Inpatient Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

About the role

The Inpatient Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will work as an essential part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team that is composed of Psychiatrists, Therapists, Social workers, Registered Nurses, Creative Arts Therapists, and Clinical care partners. The program provides various mental health services to adults and pediatric/adolescent patients throughout the organization. Services include assessment, diagnosis, treatment, group therapy and psycho-educational groups.

Responsibilities

• Work as an essential part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team
• Provide various mental health services to adults and pediatric/adolescent patients
• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients
• Conduct group therapy and psycho-educational groups

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) or Master’s of Science in Nursing (MSN) required
• Completion of an accredited program for Nurse Practitioners in Psychiatric/Mental Health Specialty
• Must have a furnishing license or be qualified to obtain one within 30 days
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) in a behavioral health setting

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted CA Registered Nurse (RN) License issued by the CA Board of Registered Nursing (BRN)
• Current unrestricted Nurse Practitioner License issued by California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider issued by The American Heart Association
• Current unrestricted Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Designation issued by Los Angeles County, Department of Mental Health within 90 days of hire/transfer
• Current Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification issued by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

Skills

• Patient-focused
• Strong negotiator
• Detail oriented
• Flexible
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Able to project a positive self-image and be self-motivated
• Excellent customer service skills with patients, families, physicians, and staff

Pay

The estimated base rate for this position is $160,534.40 - $244,836.80. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions.