SH-425 Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Indianapolis, IN

About Syra Health:

Syra Health is a healthcare consulting company with a mission to improve healthcare by providing innovative services and technology solutions. Syra Health aims to achieve its goal by becoming a valuable partner to government, payers, providers, life sciences organizations, and academic institutions. Syra Health offers products and services in digital health, behavioural and mental health, population health management, health education, and healthcare workforce.

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Job Summary:

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the state of Indiana provides advanced nursing care to patients in various healthcare settings. Working under the supervision of a physician or independently in accordance with state regulations, the NP assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients across the lifespan. This role requires a high level of clinical expertise, critical thinking, and compassion to deliver comprehensive care to individuals and families.

Qualifications:

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• Must hold a current Nurse Practitioner license from the State of Indiana.
• Must hold a valid Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Controlled Substance Registration (CSR) specific to the State of Indiana.
• Ability to apply conceptual theory-based knowledge to manage patient’s health care status and assure optimal care of patients.
• Specialized knowledge of, and the ability to utilize, the full range of accepted professional nursing principles and practices within in-patient care.
• Working knowledge of psychology relative to handling and caring for mentally disabled patients and those with abnormal mental and behavioral patterns as provided in nursing education.
• Possess a high degree of skill in providing patient care and in reacting effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate with patients regarding medical and nursing procedures and patient conditions.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interpret, give, and follow directions.
• Ability to develop and apply nursing care plans and provide guidance to staff nurses.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Perform patient health history, physical exams and establish diagnosis.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies.
• Perform invasive procedures and therapeutic/corrective measures.
• Refer patients to appropriate health care providers.
• Prescribe medication and treatment within practice guidelines.
• Provide initial emergency care such as CPR and alerts appropriate emergency providers.
• Provide consultation through collaboration with a variety of health care professionals.
• Lead and direct nursing staff in the design, coordination, and evaluation of research to improve clinical practice and delivery of health care for patients.
• Direct or participate in the oversight and application of and quality research assurance projects.
• Develop educational programs for individual patients and patient groups appropriate to health problems, level of functioning, emotional needs, and patient characteristics.
• Maintain accurate records to reflect and assume accountability for clinical decisions and actions.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $55.87 - $63.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Work setting:

• Inpatient
• In-person
• Outpatient

Experience:

• PMHNP: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Indianapolis, IN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person