Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

$110k-$145k/yr Full-Time In-PersonPosted today

Role Snapshot

Schedule: Full-Time
Salary basis: Annual salary, $110k-$145k/yr
Work mode: In person
Setting: Inpatient
Population: Geriatric

About this role

Provide psychiatric advanced practice care primarily to patients in the inpatient Senior Behavioral Health Unit at Jackson Purchase Medical Center. Share call with other providers in the market and contribute to patient care within a collaborative clinical team. Provide psychiatric care to patients in the Senior Behavioral Health Unit. Perform primarily inpatient clinical duties. Assess patients' mental health conditions and clinical needs. Develop and manage appropriate treatment plans. Collab…

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About LifePoint Health

LifePoint Health is hiring for this PMHNP position. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners play a critical role in addressing the growing demand for mental health services across the United States. This employer is actively seeking qualified candidates to join their team.

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