(Archived) Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Lancaster, NH

We are seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for a full time position.

• CPR Required

• 1-2 years’ experience required

• The Psychiatric ARNP will provide direct patient care services to patients of all ages.

• These services will include but not be limited to: recording of physical and mental status, performing comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, ordering of diagnostic tests, implementing and managing plans of care, as well as prescribing and dispensing of medications.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited program of study based upon current ARNP standards of practice.

• Current NH State Licensure and National Certification.

• Maintains a good working relationship with all levels of personnel, medical staff, administration, and the public.

• Perform comprehensive psychiatric examinations on patients of all ages, including but not limited to physical and mental health status, psychosocial history, and 5 Axis DSM-IV TR Diagnosis

• Initiate appropriate diagnostic tests for screening and evaluation of patients current health status as it relates to psychiatric illness / diagnosis.

• Formulate a diagnosis, implement a plan of care, and manage treatment regimens.

• Schedule follow-up evaluations to monitor efficacy of treatment and adjust as indicated.

• Assess and update patient history, mental status, and diagnostic tests as needed.

• Administer, prescribe, and dispense pharmacological agents.