Title: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Location: Grand Forks, ND 58206
Work Schedule: Inpatient, M-F 8-5, Hour lunch , no weekends, no call

• Provides patient/patient’s family with appropriate education based on the patient’s condition and identifies needs in order to optimize understanding. Provides health maintenance and disease management counseling to patients.
• Obtains comprehensive medical histories, performs physical examinations/assessments and initiates admission orders as appropriate.
• Provides medical management and/or other interventions for acute and chronic health problems.
• Implements a plan of care and performs procedures according to the Advanced Practitioner’s education, training, experience and competencies. Refers patient to specialists and/or therapists when appropriate and in a timely manner, ensuring continuity of care.
• Orders and interprets lab studies and diagnostic tests to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment as appropriate. Notifies patients promptly of test results. Collaborates with physicians, as necessary, to verify diagnosis, identify high-risk situations, or alerts to changes in patient’s status and takes appropriate action.
• Writes orders for prescription medication under the established protocol.
• Serves as a liaison and a resource for physician, health care team members, patients and families.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
• Patient/ Caseload Information: Mostly adult, possibly some adolescent, around 12 patients per day,
• Staff Information: Psychiatrist 24/7, nurses and psych techs, social workers and discharge planner

Certification:

• Nurse Practitioner | North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON) or Compact State Agreement
• Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record | Driver's License - Current State Licensed
• Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA)

Job Types: Contract, Local contract, Travel nursing

Pay: $5,300.00 - $5,682.00 per week

Benefits:

• Referral program

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• 5x8
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work setting:

• Inpatient
• In-person

Application Question(s):

• What would be the best time to schedule a call for a brief discussion?

License/Certification:

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Grand Forks, ND (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Grand Forks, ND: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person