Psych Nurse Practitioner

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc • Palmdale, CA

19h

About The Position

Provides psychiatric services to patients facility-wide, as directed by the Clinical Director.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree in Nursing from an NLN accredited college or university with a specialty in Psychiatric/ Mental Health Nursing or completion of a Master’s level Nurse Practitioner program with a post-masters specialty certificate in psych/mental health nursing.
• Completion of a State of California Board of Registered Nursing approved pharmacology course and minimum of 520 hours of psychiatrist-supervised experience in furnishing drugs and/or devices in not less than 6 months and not more than 12 months.
• An active California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) license as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• An active California Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Certification
• A Furnishing Number approved by the State of California Board of Registered Nursing, with advanced pharmacology courses and training.
• A DEA Number issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration (PL 4024 (B); H&S code 11056) for Schedule III through V controlled substances.
• A National Provider Identification number (NPI)
• An active CPR Certification

Responsibilities

• Participates in the formulation and update of policies, procedures, and protocols for the NP role in collaboration with the Clinical Director and Psychiatrist.
• In accordance with written protocols, performs comprehensive evaluations and assessments, including ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and examinations, furnishing medication, including psychotropic medications, and takes responsibility for such therapy.
• Documents in the client’s record goals, interventions, and clinical outcomes, in sufficient detail that any psychiatrist can review and evaluate the effectiveness of the care being provided.
• Consults with staff to make referrals to other mental health or health care providers as needed.
• Identifies possible infections, report, and document as appropriate; initiate standard precautions if needed.
• Administers waived tests (urine pregnancy test, blood glucose test, breath alcohol tester, UA drug screen, hemoglobin [HbA1c], COVID 19 and flu A+B tests, and fentanyl urine screen) and maintains annual waived testing requirements/trainings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Care Plan
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Competitive wages
• Stability and career advancement
• Continuing Education Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time