Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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 Lake Charles, LA area.

Position details

• Location: Lake Charles, LA
• Employment type: Part-time
• Schedule: Standard business hours
• Work setting: Long-term care facilities

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on each patient’s needs
• Prescribe, monitor, and manage psychotropic medications
• Collaborate with facility staff and a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with applicable standards
• Educate and support patients and families regarding mental health conditions and treatment plans
• Participate in clinical research initiatives when applicable

Required qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing with a specialization in psychiatric-mental health nursing, or an equivalent qualification
• Current Nurse Practitioner license valid for practice in Louisiana
• Additional required credentials: AANP/ ANCC and DEA license required

Preferred qualification

• Familiarity with clinical documentation practices and occupational health principles