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Job description
Responsibilities
Job Title: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
Location: Clarion Psychiatric Center - Clarion, PA
Primary Need: We are seeking a PRN Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide flexible coverage at Clarion Psychiatric Center. The primary need is for coverage every other Sunday , with an additional one weekday per week . Candidates should also be available to assist with PRN holiday and vacation coverage as needed.
Clarion Psychiatric Centerin western Pennsylvania is seeking a board certified registered nurse practitioner (CRNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) for inpatient services.The new associate will join an experienced multi-disciplinary team of Psychiatrists, PMHNPs, Nurses, Therapists and Administration to better meet the needs of the Behavioral Health needs in the region. The region is located just north of Pittsburgh nestled in an ideal environment to raise a family with good school systems, affordable housing and a close knit community. The area offers great outdoor activities such as state parks, championship golf courses and lakes for boating. City activities are less than a two-hour drive away to Pittsburgh.
Clarion Psychiatric Centeris owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services (UHS), one of the nation's leading hospital management companies.Clarion is a private 112-bed private facility nestled on 14 acres overlooking the Clarion River basin providing a peaceful therapeutic environment for patients and their families for over 30 years.Clarion offers general broad based psychiatric clinical services and treatment for children, adolescents, adults and geriatric patient populations.
Qualifications
PRN Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
Clarion Psychiatric Center | Clarion, PA
Clarion Psychiatric Center is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to provide PRN medical coverage within our inpatient psychiatric hospital. This role is primarily focused on Sunday coverage and one weekday , with the opportunity to pick up additional PRN hours based on availability and interest.
This is an excellent opportunity for an advanced practice provider who values flexibility and is interested in supporting the medical care of psychiatric inpatients in a collaborative, team-based environment. The provider will work with patients ages 10 and older in partnership with psychiatry, nursing, and the interdisciplinary treatment team.
Key Responsibilities
Perform admission histories and physicals as needed
Evaluate and manage routine and urgent medical concerns for psychiatric inpatients
Review laboratory and diagnostic results and place orders within scope of practice
Collaborate closely with psychiatrists, nursing staff, and facility leadership
Support continuity of care in a structured inpatient psychiatric setting
Qualifications
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
Active Pennsylvania license, or ability to obtain one
Experience working with psychiatric or behavioral health patients preferred
Inpatient experience strongly preferred
Strong communication skills and comfort working in a multidisciplinary team
Interest in Sunday coverage required; openness to additional PRN shifts preferred
Why This Role
Flexible PRN schedule with a consistent need for Sunday coverage
Supportive, team-oriented inpatient environment
Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to psychiatric patient care
No on-call requirement associated with this position
Who can apply
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