Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

SCP-Sutter Center for Psychiatry

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will provide care and monitoring of patients with the functional guidance of Psychiatric Consult and Liaison Physician. This care includes working closely in formulating the treatment plan and follow up of medication management for patients.

Education:

• HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience
• Bachelor's: Of Science in Nursing required
• Master's: of Science or Master's Degree in Nursing required within one year of hire.
• Post Masters Nurse Practitioner Certificate-Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner required within three years of hire.

Certification & Licensure:

• RN-Registered Nurse of California
• NP-Nurse Practitioner
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
• CSRC-Controlled Substance Registered Certification (DEA)

Preferred Experience as Typically Acquired in:

• Minimum of two years prior experience in hospital acute care nursing of which at least one year is in the area of mental health providing direct patient care to adults, child and adolescent experience preferred.
• Prior experience in a psychiatric outpatient setting is required.
• Experience working in a psychiatric multidisciplinary team preferred.
• Previous experience working as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner preferred.
• Program coordination or team leading experience is desirable.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Demonstrated knowledge of DSM IV-TR is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge in the de-escalation of agitated, poorly self-controlled individuals.
• Demonstrated knowledge in the prescribing of psychotropic medication required
• Knowledge in the area of mental health counseling, to include assessment, interpretation, management and evaluation of patient care.
• Program development, implementation and evaluation knowledge is preferred.
• Must possess excellent organizational skills and have the ability to be self-directed and act independently demonstrating sound judgment.
• Knowledge and experience in interviewing and performing complete histories and physical and mental health exams.
• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work with adaptability, flexibility and maintain composure during pressure situations and adverse conditions.
• Ability to write legibly and knowledge of approved abbreviations.
• Must have ability to work in a collaborative role with other disciplines
• Must be able to perform Management of Aggressive Behavior.

Job Shift: Days

Schedule: Part Time

Shift Hours: 8

Days of the Week: Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements: None

Benefits: Yes

Unions: Yes

Position Status: Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours: 20

Employee Status: Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $77.25 to $98.89 / hour