CareSouth
Baton Rouge, LA, USA
SUMMARY: The Psych. Nurse Practitioner's (NP) responsibility is to assess, plan and provide high-quality, cost-effective comprehensive patient care and a unique approach to health care. The NP provides behavioral health and comprehensive health assessment, medical diagnosis of acute and chronic illnesses, writes prescriptions, and formulates a treatment plan with an emphasis on health promotion, disease prevention, and disease management. The position also functions as a Provider of Patient Care and gives due consideration to productivity and departmental budget compliance. Must be emotionally mature and able to function effectively under stress and the ability to organize and prioritize work. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Create treatment plans and collaborate with teams. Diagnose patients and communicate condition information. Educate families and communities on mental health concerns. Perform psychotherapy for the treatment of conditions. Perform exams and check ups for physical...