What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - PT/FT - Texarkana, AR position at MDB Health Services?
MDB Health Services Overview
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 Texarkana, Arkansas area.
For more than 13 years, MDB Health Services has provided medical and psychiatric care to residents of long-term care communities across Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Texas. As the region’s largest LTC healthcare provider, we are proud to have an exceptional team of physicians, nurse practitioners, and therapists dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care.
Position details
- Location: Texarkana, Arkansas
- Employment type: Part-time or full-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 Arkansas.
- Additional required credentials: AANP/ ANCC and DEA license required
Preferred qualification
- Familiarity with clinical documentation practices and occupational health principles.