Working as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Akron, OH
There are 72 Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner opportunities available in Akron, OH all with unique requirements.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners are involved in many aspects of patient care, from inpatient to outpatient settings and everything in between. The role evaluates patients with both mental illnesses and drug-abuse disorders. They diagnose and prescribe medication to patients, provide counseling, education, and recommendations regarding how to manage the illness long term by using various evidence-based approaches such as motivational interviewing or cognitive behavioral therapy. Nursing skills are an important component of a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner's job.