Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments for adult inpatient psychiatric patients.
• Diagnose and treat a broad range of psychiatric conditions, including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, trauma-related disorders, and substance use disorders.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications in accordance with evidence-based practices.
• Assess patients for safety concerns, including suicide risk, self-harm, and behavioral instability.
• Participate in daily treatment team meetings and interdisciplinary rounds.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and medication management.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nursing staff, therapists, case managers, and hospital leadership to coordinate patient care.
• Participate in discharge planning and continuity of care initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and referral sources when appropriate.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current and unrestricted Mississippi PMHNP license.
• Board Certification as a PMHNP (PMHNP-BC).
• Current DEA registration or ability to obtain prior to start date.
• Strong clinical knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses, psychopharmacology, and evidence-based treatment modalities.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience.