Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - View Hospital

Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

The Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will support the development and launch of inpatient psychiatric services at View Hospital in Colton, CA. This role is designed to expand access to high-quality behavioral health care by providing direct patient care to pediatric and adolescent populations in an inpatient setting. The position plays a critical role in supporting program growth, ensuring timely access to care, and collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centered treatment.

The full salary range for the Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is $170,735.76 - $239,827.68 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

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Educational Requirements

Completion of a Master's Degree program as a Nurse Practitioner - Required

Experience Requirements

A minimum of two years' experience as a Nurse Practitioner. - Required

Must meet UC credentialing requirements. - Required

Patient care experience in a behavioral health or related setting. - Required

License Requirements

Current California Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner license. - Required

Current unrestricted DEA license and National Provider Identifier (NPI) number. - Required

Certification Requirements

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. - Required

As required for provider Medicare enrollment, national certification from one of the organizations listed below that is recognized as national certifying body: - Required

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), American Nurses Credentialing Center, National Certification Corporation for Behavioral Health Specialties - Required

Special Conditions

Shift Work (hours outside standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM work hours) - Required

Overtime - Required

Travel - Required

Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours - Required

Minimum Requirements

Strong interpersonal skills and excellent bedside manner.

Ability to make emergency decisions quickly.

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General Information

Job Title: NURSE PRACT 2

Job Code: 009147

Grade: Department Head Lisa Fortuna

Supervisor: Lisa Fortuna

Department Custom Scope

The Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will provide inpatient psychiatric care at View Hospital, including evaluations, medication management, and treatment planning in collaboration with the care team. This role supports clinical coverage, program launch, and operational readiness for a high-need patient population.

Key Responsibilities

1. Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, including mental status exams, risk assessments, and diagnostic formulation. - 70%

2. Assume ongoing responsibility for assigned patients in the inpatient behavioral health setting.

3. Diagnose and manage acute and chronic psychiatric conditions, including medication management and therapeutic interventions.

4. Develop, implement, and document individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

5. Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans, and ensure continuity of care throughout admission.

6. Respond to patient-related communications and document all encounters in the electronic medical record.

7. Collaborate with physicians and care teams to establish care parameters and support discharge planning.

8. Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation, including admission notes, progress notes, and discharge summaries.

9. Coordinate and recommend appropriate diagnostic studies, consultations, and referrals.

Provide education to patients and families on mental health conditions, treatment plans, medication adherence, safety planning, and community resources. - 20%

Develop and provide clinical guidance and education to staff involved in patient care. Serve as a resource to support quality, safety, and best practices within the inpatient behavioral health team. - 10%

Other Requirements

Tools, equipment, and machines used in the diagnostic aspect of the practice of medicine. Standard Office Equipment. Copier. Physical Requirements

Bend: Occasionally

Sit: Frequently

Squat: Occasionally

Stand: Frequently

Crawl: N/A

Walk: Frequently

Climb: Occasionally

Other: Must be able to lift up to and push / pull 50 pounds. Must be able to assist patients with mobility during rooming patients and in preparation for exams/procedures. Able to respond to assist in emergency scenarios; administer CPR and ACLS.

Mental Requirements

Read/Comprehend: Constantly

Write: Frequently

Perform Calculations: Occasionally

Communicate Orally: Constantly

Reason & Analyze: Constantly

Environmental Requirements

Is exposed to excessive noise: No

Is around moving machinery: No

Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity: No

Drives motorized equipment: No

Works in confined quarters: No

Dust: No

Fumes: No

Critical Position: Yes