Head Nurse - Psychiatric Unit jobs in Richmond, KY

• Mental health nurse practitioners will evaluate and diagnose patients with mental

and/or substance use disorders. The nurse practitioner will work with a collaborating.physician. The APRN will evaluate the needs of the patient and develop a treatment plan.

Skills

• Psychiatric APRN must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. The psychiatric APRN should be prepared to work with difficult and sometimes

combative patients.

Qualifications and Education

• An active KY APRN license and DEA.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must be able to make independent decisions when warranted; must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures as well as laws guidelines, regulations that pertain to quality patient care; must have strong clinical skills.

EEO/AA RESPONSIBILITIES: MCCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunity is offered based on job qualifications regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran's or victimization status. MCCC actively seeks to enhance career objective of minorities, women, older people and people with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $52.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• 5x8
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person

Ability to Relocate:

• Richmond, KY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person