Family Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient

Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health Hospital

4 days ago

Council Bluffs, IowaFull TimePsychiatry

Practice Authority in Iowa

Full Practice

Practice independently without physician oversight.

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health Hospital as a Family Nurse Practitioner – Inpatient Behavioral Health in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Diagnose and treat acute, episodic or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team.

Participate in the formulation of patient Master Treatment Plan Assess physical and psychiatric health of patient and formulate measures to meet patient needs.

Chart clinical observation (direct or through dictation), evaluations and treatment of patient in required time according to facility guidelines.

Communicate with physicians and other staff as necessary to provide quality care for patient within appropriate guidelines.

Requirements

call responsibilities on scheduled basis directed by medical staff. May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health Hospital as a Family Nurse Practitioner – Inpatient Behavioral Health.

Key Skills

Medical EvaluationsPatient TreatmentCrisis ManagementTherapeutic BoundariesPatient CareHealth PromotionDisease PreventionDiagnostic TestsMedication PrescriptionClinical ObservationFamily InvolvementPatient EducationCommunicationTeam CollaborationLegal CompliancePatient Safety

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Family Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health Hospital a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Psychiatry nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health Hospital is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Medical Evaluations, Patient Treatment, Crisis Management, Therapeutic Boundaries, Patient Care, Health Promotion, Disease Prevention, Diagnostic Tests. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Family Nurse Practitioner will provide medical evaluations and treatment of patients under the supervision of the Medical Director, working collaboratively with the healthcare team. Responsibilities include diagnosing and treating illnesses, formulating treatment plans, and ensuring quality pati...

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