About Job

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Per Diem

"The atmosphere in RCA is different, it's like family. People care, people smile, people love what they do and I think that makes all the difference when you walk into work every day. I have the opportunity to help people become whole again. I work with talented nursing, clinical and administrative staff who work around the clock to help the clients achieve that same goal," -Ashley B., RCA Nurse

RCA's Passion

In 2013, Recovery Centers of America (RCA) announced a goal: Save one million lives from the disease of addiction. We're working fast and hard to fulfill that promise, with over 11 facilities that offer evidence-based inpatient, outpatient, and medication-assisted treatment 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

We know one size doesn't fit all when it comes to addiction treatment; that's why we tailor our treatment for each patient and offer specialized programs for patients with trauma and multiple recurrences, as well as programs for older adults, first responders, and more.

Our curriculum, resources, and evidence-based care were created to help patients not just achieve recovery, but maintain it for life. All of our services and treatment are delivered by clinical expertise - that's where you come in.

As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, you'll be a part of our exciting mission of helping millions of people jumpstart their recovery. Your medical expertise will aid in patient recovery, as you support and implement effective techniques while making a difference in the lives of patients, their families, and communities.

If you're looking for a fulfilling, life-changing job, Recovery Centers of America is the right place for you. And you're the right candidate for us!

Position Overview : Responsible for the care and needs of patients in a psychiatric unit. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner may do the same things a psychiatrist does, including diagnosing mental illness and prescribing medication. May also act as a therapist, helping patients with depression, anxiety and suicidal individuals, and other conditions that can be remedied with counseling.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Assess, examine, diagnose, and treat patients with mental illness by conducting a comprehensive family assessment.
Collects data from multiple sources using assessment techniques that are appropriate to the patient's language, culture, and development state, including screening evaluations, psychiatric rating scales, genograms, and other standardized instruments.
Assesses the impact of acute and/or chronic illness, psychiatric disorders, and stressors on the family system.
Performs initial history and physical examination, intermittent medical assessments as warranted.
Involves patients, significant others, and interdisciplinary team members in data collection and analysis.
Teach patients' families about the patients' condition, and how to react in certain scenarios.
Develops a plan of care.
May prescribe medications.
Educate patients on medications for addiction treatment (MAT).

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

Master's, postgraduate, or doctoral degree from a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), formerly NLNAC National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.

Current Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification from the ANCC.

2+ years' experience as an RN; 3 years' experience as a psychiatric nurse practitioner preferred.

Valid NP license in the state in which the individual will practice.

Active DEA (and CDS if required by state) license.

For all full time NP, the DEA and CDS must match facility address. For part-time and PRN, DEA and CDS may not require the address to be the facility address.

Up to date CPR or BLS certification strongly preferred (or must be completed during orientation period).

Critical thinking skills and ability to formulate accurate medical/psychiatric assessment.

Understanding of ASAM criteria and levels of care.

Ability to safely prescribe medications and administer as needed.

Competency in performing CLIA waived testing as needed.

Proficiency in screening and assessing for suicide ideation and aggression.

**A former patient may not be hired at the same location where they were treated until a minimum of one year has elapsed since the completion of their treatment at that location. Former patients may be considered for employment at locations within RCA other than where they were treated within a year after treatment.

Pay: $70.00 - $75.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 – 16 per week

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