Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Direct Hire - Days - La Quinta, CA - Virtus Healthcare Staffing, LLC

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Multiple Locations

Locations:

• La Quinta, CA (1 position)
• Riverside, CA (1 position)
• San Jose, CA (1 position)

Virtus Healthcare Staffing is seeking dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) to join our partner hospital in various locations across California. In this role, you will play a vital part in providing comprehensive mental healthcare services to patients within a collaborative and patient-centered environment.

Essential Job Duties:

• Psychiatric Consultation and Treatment: Collaborate with PACE Physicians and Community-Based PACE Physicians to provide psychiatric consultations, evaluations, counseling, and treatment to patients.
• Comprehensive Assessments: Conduct in-person or telehealth psychiatric assessments and work with the IDT team to develop holistic care plans.
• Discharge Planning: Collaborate with the physician and IDT to facilitate safe and effective discharge planning from acute or long-term care settings.
• Referrals: Consult with the PACE Physician to refer participants to a psychiatrist when necessary.
• Nursing Home Oversight: Oversee the care of participants residing in nursing homes, conducting regular visits following standards and individual needs.
• IDT Consultation: Act as a consultant to the interdisciplinary team, communicating patient changes, collaborating on care planning, and coordinating 24-hour care delivery.

Job Requirements:

• Education: Master's degree in nursing, with a Psychiatric/Mental Health emphasis from an accredited college or university.
• Certification: Certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
• Licensure:
  • Active Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner State License without restrictions.
  • State CDS Certification and DEA License.
  • NPI license.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.

To Apply:

If you are a dedicated and skilled Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner passionate about providing exceptional mental healthcare, we encourage you to apply today! Join our team at Virtus Healthcare Staffing and make a difference in the lives of patients in California.