Mariposa County
CA
Description DEFINITION To perform comprehensive psychiatric assessments, formulate treatment plans, and analyze patient care issues, which may include physical assessments and examinations, psychiatric diagnosis, and treatments of both chronic and episodic psychiatric disorders; manages the care of clients within the field of psychiatric mental health; coordinates with pharmaceutical agencies/companies; provides cross coverage for psychiatrists; and assists individuals and families to assess and coordinate medical care for department clients. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner class is distinguished from other nurse classes by the scope of practice and by the specialization in psychiatric nursing. Other nurse classes are typically involved in providing assessment and treatment of a patient's physical health. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners provide general and psychiatric patient care with an emphasis on...
