Coverage: PMHNP would assist with either Woodridge Hospital Unit coverage
Team: PMHNP will work in collaboration and under the supervision of the Staff Psychiatrists.
Currently 4 PMHNPs
Social Workers/ Therapist onsite
Treatment Team done daily
RN/LPN/ Tech staff
Nurse Manager on both units
Hours/Day: 12-Hour shifts, weekends only
Benefit Eligible
No call
Unit demographics: Adult, sub-acute population, We do take some Geropsychiatry patients depending on level of functioning. Main diagnosis: bipolar, schizoaffective disorder, secondary detox, depression, insomnia, suicidal ideations.
EMR: EPIC
Qualifications:
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification required
Consideration also given to Physician Assistants with a Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Psychiatry