| Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner |
Job Id: W258440 |
Posted On: 11/25/2009 |
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Location: Des Moines, IA;
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: $72475.00 to $108713.00/year
Degree: Master of Science
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Description
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner-Iowa
COMPANY PROFILE:
Our client is an acute care, community hospital, supported by several specialty clinics that serve the medical, surgical, mental health and primary health care needs of the residents of Polk County.
Our client has a long, rich tradition of Caring for Our Community. For more than 80 years, Broadlawns has served the residents of Polk County with high quality and high value health care services.
WHAT THIS COMPANY OFFERS YOU:
Our client has a long-standing reputation of providing highly respected training programs for health care professionals. Our Family Medicine Residency Program, Transition Year Program and several medical education and clinical training programs are well-known for preparing future leaders in health carein our community, our state and across the country.
THE ROLE YOU WILL PLAY:
Nurse Practitioner needed for outpatient psychiatric clinic.
NP will be responsible for assessment, intakes, and medication management of patients in conjunction with the care team which includes a psychiatrist, nursing staff, social worker, and the practitioner.
NP will order and evaluate labs and diagnostic tests, handle admissions and discharges, and attend care meetings for all patients.
This is an opportunity to work at one of the premier psychiatric facilities in the area.
COMMUNITY
As Iowas capital city, Des Moines is a hub of government action, business activity, arts and cultural affairs. With a City population approaching 200,000 and a metro population of nearly 500,000, Des Moines offers some of the nations best schools, superb public services, and friendly, caring neighborhoods. Getting around Greater Des Moines is simple. We have all the transportation conveniences of a big city without the hassle.
Driving here? No problem. We have detailed maps to easily guide you around the Metro. You can make it across the Metro in 20 minutes or less - and you dont even need a tank of gas.
Flying into the Des Moines International Airport is convenient too. Stop at the visitors center at the airport, pick up your free Visitors Guide and hop on a shuttle.
Affordable housing, one of the nations shortest commute times, and an increasingly diverse population, make Des Moines a wonderful place to live, work and visit.
Our four miles of downtown skywalks connect you to shopping, dining, hotels, meeting facilities and entertainment within climate-controlled comfort 365 days a year.
Greater Des Moines also has a free downtown shuttle, bicycles to rent along the Des Moines River and over 100 miles of trails.
BACKGROUND PROFILE:
Iowa RN license and Nurse Practitioner license or the ability to be licensed in the state of Iowa
Strong medical background with good general assessment skills
Must be certified through the ANCC
Background in psychiatric nursing, either as APN or RN
Prefer someone with at least 3 years experience but will consider less experience with strong references and work history in psychiatry.
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