Nurse Practitioner, Pysch Part-time

As a Nurse Practitioner at Arms Acres in Jamaica Beach, your primary responsibilities include performing comprehensive physical examinations, developing patient management plans, and providing counseling regarding health maintenance and compliance with therapeutic regimens. You will also be involved in executing therapeutic procedures like injections, preparing discharge summaries, and participating in Performance Improvement Initiatives to enhance patient care.

To become a Nurse Practitioner at Arms Acres, you must be a registered nurse (RN) with a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and hold a current Nurse Practitioner license in Texas. Experience in detoxification, addiction medicine, or primary care is preferred, alongside a DEA License and Professional Liability Insurance. Additionally, CPR certification is required and ACLS certification is preferred.

The part-time Nurse Practitioner role at Arms Acres typically involves working on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10am to 6:30pm. This schedule allows for a balanced work-life dynamic while making a meaningful impact on the lives of patients seeking behavioral health treatment.

Yes, Arms Acres is committed to supporting the growth and development of our Nurse Practitioners. We provide on-the-job training, mentorship, and access to continuing education to ensure that our staff stays current with the latest practices in behavioral health and addiction medicine.

At Arms Acres, Nurse Practitioners can expect competitive wages and a range of benefits designed to support their professional and personal well-being. This includes insurance options, retirement plans, and a supportive working environment that prioritizes staff wellness and professional development.

Highlight specific experiences where you’ve worked with patients dealing with addiction, outlining the techniques and approaches you've employed. Discuss situations where you offered therapeutic interventions and how you managed patient compliance.

Discuss your strategy for communication and de-escalation. Provide examples of how you’ve successfully turned around difficult interactions, emphasizing empathy and effective listening.

Detail your methodology, including the importance of patient involvement in their care. Discuss how you tailor plans to meet individual needs and your process of follow-up and adjustment.

Share a specific scenario where you had to assess a situation and make a rapid decision, explaining your thought process and its outcome. Highlight any positive results that benefitted patient care.

Explain the various ways you stay informed, such as attending workshops, enrolling in continuous education courses, participating in professional organizations, and regular reading of medical journals.

Detail your strategies, such as educating patients about their treatment, continuous monitoring, and proactive communication. Mention how you document compliance and patient progress.

Discuss your role in fostering a cohesive team environment, sharing effective communication strategies, and providing examples of collaborative efforts that led to enhanced patient care.

Outline your approach to effectively address patient concerns. Highlight your commitment to listening, understanding, and working towards a resolution while maintaining a patient-centered focus.

Share a specific case where your intervention as a Nurse Practitioner led to a significant positive change in a patient’s health. Be sure to emphasize the methods used and the multidisciplinary team’s role.

Discuss your belief in the integral role mental health plays alongside physical health. Highlight how you incorporate mental health considerations into every patient management plan you develop.