Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Inland Empire)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Progeny Psychiatric Group is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with experience in facility long-term and acute care for our Inland Empire, CA region.

Progeny Psychiatric Group provides comprehensive mobile psychiatric services to residents in long-term care settings such as skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation centers, and assisted living residences, as well as acute care and outpatient settings.

Our collaborative approach and professional development opportunities makes Progeny Psychiatric Group a great place to build a mental health career.

Responsibilities:

• Assess patient’s mental and physical status based on symptoms.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including psychiatrists, psychologists, or nursing staff, to develop, implement, or evaluate treatment plans.

• Consult with psychiatrists or other professionals when unusual or complex cases are encountered.

• Develop and implement treatment plans.

• Distinguish between physiologically and psychologically based disorders and diagnose appropriately.

• Prescribe appropriate medications for physical and mental health issues. Will plan and institute a course of treatment demonstrating knowledge of drug action, interaction, and reactions. Prescribe or recommend controlled medications according to existing core privileges.

Qualifications:

MSN-Psychiatric/Mental Health, ANCC Certification. Psychotropic medication management experience, and DEA. Family Nurse Practitioners with 3-5 years of experience will be considered. Preferred Psych certification.