Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner - Iowa

Inpatient Psychiatry Nurse PractitionerThe Inpatient Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner provides advanced practice psychiatric care to patients admitted to an inpatient behavioral health or medical unit. This role focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, and management of acute psychiatric conditions, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and support of safe transitions of care.Key Responsibilities:Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for hospitalized patientsDiagnose and manage acute and chronic psychiatric conditionsDevelop and implement individualized treatment plans, including medication managementMonitor patient response to treatment and adjust care plans as neededParticipate in daily interdisciplinary treatment team roundsProvide crisis intervention and risk assessment for safety concernsCollaborate with psychiatrists, nursing staff, social work, and ancillary servicesEducate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, and treatment plansCoordinate discharge planning and continuity of careMaintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic health recordSupport quality improvement, patient safety, and regulatory compliance initiativesPractice Setting:Inpatient psychiatric unit or hospital-based behavioral health serviceMay include coverage of medical floors for psychiatric consultationShift-based or scheduled coverage, including weekends and holidays as requiredPatient Population:Adult or adolescent inpatient psychiatric patients (depending on unit)Patients with acute mood, psychotic, substance-related, and behavioral disordersQualifications:Master's or Doctoral degree in NursingGraduate of an accredited Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) programNational board certification as a PMHNPEligible for unrestricted nurse practitioner licensure in the practicing stateDEA registration or eligibilitySkills & Competencies:Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skillsAbility to manage high-acuity psychiatric conditionsExcellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skillsCommitment to patient-centered, trauma-informed careAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced inpatient environmentWork Environment:Hospital-based inpatient behavioral health settingMultidisciplinary, team-based care modelFocus on safety, stabilization, and recovery