PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER (PMHNP) PRN
UHS
Summary
Gulfport Behavioral Health System (a UHS facility): Gulfport Behavioral Health System is an acute behavioral health hospital on the Mississippi Gulf Coast providing inpatient, partial hospitalization and outpatient services to children, adolescents, and adults. We have served our community for over 30-years and our Patriot Support Program provides inpatient around-the-clock mental health treatment to help military members and their families, veterans, and first responders cope with stressful issues every day.
Job description
Position Summary
Join our expanding medical staff team where the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner assists in the process of evaluating and assessing patients in an inpatient setting. Consults with the physician regarding treatment recommendations and referrals. Opportunity to work with various patient populations including children, adolescents, adults, and the military. The position is PRN including weekend and weekday coverage.
Qualifications
Education: Master’s Degree as a Nurse Practitioner or APRN and completion of a post graduate program for psychiatric mental health nursing.
Experience: Preferably two or more years experience within a psychiatric setting. A minimum of two (2) years experience in working with an Outpatient setting is preferred.
Licensure: Licensed to practice in the State of Mississippi as a Nurse Practitioner or APRN. If medication privileges are exercised, prescriptive authority from the Board of Medical Examiners is required.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree as a Nurse Practitioner or APRN
- Completion of a post graduate program for psychiatric mental health nursing
- Preferably two or more years experience within a psychiatric setting
- A minimum of two (2) years experience in working with an Outpatient setting is preferred
- Licensed to practice in the State of Mississippi as a Nurse Practitioner or APRN
- If medication privileges are exercised, prescriptive authority from the Board of Medical Examiners is required
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Career development opportunities
- Continuing education options
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.