Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatric Nurse PractitionerMDB Health Services provides medical and psychiatric services to residents in long-term care facilities across Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Texas. As the region's largest LTC healthcare provider, we are proud to have an exceptional team of physicians, nurse practitioners, and therapists dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care. For more than 13 years, we have built a strong reputation among both clinicians and long-term care communities by going above and beyond to help facilities provide the best possible healthcare to their residents while remaining people-first in everything we do.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 Jonesboro, Arkansas area.Position DetailsLocation: Jonesboro, ArkansasEmployment type: Part-timeSchedule: Standard business hoursWork setting: Long-term care facilitiesResponsibilitiesConduct psychiatric evaluations and assessmentsDevelop individualized treatment plans based on each patient's needsPrescribe, monitor, and manage psychotropic medicationsCollaborate with facility staff and a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to coordinate patient careMaintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with applicable standardsEducate and support patients and families regarding mental health conditions and treatment plansParticipate in clinical research initiatives when applicableRequired QualificationsMaster's degree in nursing with a specialization in psychiatric-mental health nursing, or an equivalent qualificationCurrent Nurse Practitioner license valid for practice in ArkansasAdditional required credentials: AANP/ ANCC and DEA license requiredPreferred QualificationFamiliarity with clinical documentation practices and occupational health principles