Advanced Practice - Psychiatry position in: Lafayette, LA
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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Location: Lafayette, Louisiana • Full-time PMHNP opportunity in a Behavioral Health setting. • Provide psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment, medication management, counseling, and patient education. • Develop and monitor individualized treatment plans and coordinate care with psychiatrists, physicians, nurses, and other behavioral health professionals. • Order and interpret laboratory testing and refer patients for inpatient psychiatric care when appropriate. • Maintain accurate patient records and comply with applicable state/federal regulations and clinical standards. • Participate in quality improvement, staff meetings, and behavioral health initiatives. Education/Requirements: o Graduate of an accredited nursing or nurse practitioner program. o Current Louisiana RN and APRN license in Mental Health/Psychiatry. o Current BLS certification; ACLS required. o Current Louisiana CDS and DEA licenses. o EMR and basic Microsoft Word/Excel proficiency. o Strong communication, critical-thinking, and teamwork skills. o Sufficient clinical experience to perform the duties of the position is required