Adult Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Compass Health Center

• $100K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active license as an Advanced Practice Nurse in Illinois (or ability to obtain)
  • ANCC Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
  • Prescriptive authority and DEA license required
  • Registered Nurse license in Maryland
  • Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) or Master's in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited institution
  • Current CPR certification
  • Experience managing patients in crisis situations.

Responsibilities

  • Perform initial psychiatric evaluations to determine diagnoses and treatment plans
  • Prescribe and implement therapeutic regimens using an interdisciplinary approach
  • Monitor patient progress and coordinate treatment with team members
  • Ensure timely documentation of patient encounters
  • Educate patients and families about clinical conditions and care plans
  • Collaborate with treatment team to ensure high-quality patient care
  • Engage in continuous education and professional development activities.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
  • 401k program with company matching
  • Generous paid time off, including competitive parental leave after one year
  • Continuous training opportunities, including CEU seminars
  • Volunteering opportunities for community engagement.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about addressing the current nationwide behavioral health crisis, while working on interdisciplinary treatment teams within an organization that is redefining the standard of comprehensive PHP/IOP care. You will play a pivotal role in a growing, mission-driven environment that accommodates provider autonomy to create innovative and individualized treatments for each patient. This position will specifically focus on treating patients in our young adult and adult programs. Our state-of-the-art facility in Oak Brook is modern, bright, and creates an inviting therapeutic space for both patients and employees alike. What You'll Do: • Performing complete initial psychiatric evaluation on patient to determine diagnosis and develop plan of care including medication prescription, if indicated • Revising, prescribing, and implementing therapeutic regimen using an interdisciplinary approach • Monitoring patient progress and providing collaborative treatment and communication with the treatment team • Providing timely documentation of each encounter with a patient • Ensuring patient/family education regarding clinical condition and relevant aspects of care • Working in collaboration with treatment team members to ensure quality of care and consideration of services • Maintaining required level of continuing education and preferred development activities • Using interpersonal and communication skills that enable one to establish and maintain professional relations with patients, families, colleagues and other members of the healthcare team Who You Are: • Licensed or possess the ability to obtain license as an Advance Practiced Nurse in the State of Illinois • ANCC National Board Certification in Psychiatry- PMHNP Certification • Prescriptive Authority • DEA license • Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland • DNP or MSN from an accredited Nursing Program • CPR certified • Experience with patients in crisis We know job descriptions can be intimidating, so if this sounds like an opportunity for you, please don't hesitate to apply! Benefits & Perks We know that you will be dedicated to your purpose here. We look at that investment as a two-way street. We are proud to offer plenty of space for growth, and opportunities to pursue continuous development within our organization. For eligible positions, our other benefits include: comprehensive medical/dental/vision plans, 401k program with company matching, generous PTO (including competitive parental leave after 1 year of employment), and continuous training through CEU seminars and volunteering opportunities. What's Next? Compass is committed to cultivating diverse and dynamic teams who exude passion for their craft, so whether or not you check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply - we'd be grateful to hear from you!

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