Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry - $150K per year

Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital is seeking a Nurse Practitioner Psychiatry for a job in New Lenox, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Psychiatry
• Discipline: Nurse Practitioner
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Staff

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Are you a Nurse Practitioner (NP) looking for a rewarding and challenging role in psychiatric care? Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital is seeking a compassionate and skilled Nurse Practitioner to join our team.

As an NP at our hospital, you will work in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive psychiatric care to our patients. You will coordinate decision-making with the psychiatrist, perform clinical assessments, and develop treatment plans. Our team includes psychiatrists, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, mental health technicians, social workers, therapists, and educators. We are looking for someone who can establish empathy and a person-centered approach to patients, recognize their own limitations, and respond to challenging situations with skill and professionalism.

If you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and are ready to make a positive impact in the lives of our patients, we encourage you to apply for this position today!

Conduct follow-up visits after initial assessments
Participate in weekly staffing and family sessions
Prescribe pharmacologic interventions as necessary
Review laboratory and diagnostic test results
Consult with attending psychiatrists and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to perform clinical assessments, adhering to psychiatric and medical nursing procedures
Communicate with patients, families, and others to obtain required information

Education: Completion of a Master’s Program (Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner) from an accredited school of nursing.
Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience in a psychiatric setting
Licensure: Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in the State of Illinois.
Additional Requirements: Comprehensive liability insurance, current CPR certification. Upon hire, CPI and CPR training provided.

Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital offers competitive rates and benefits, including:

Medical Insurance
Dental and Vision Plans
Paid Time Off
Short-term and Long-term Disability
Life Insurance
401k Retirement Plan with Company Match

Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital values a diverse, inclusive workforce and provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital Job ID #111503.