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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Student

CompanyBluestone Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Hospital
LocationUniversity Heights
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 26, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Under a Nurse Practitioner preceptor’s supervision, the student conducts psychiatric evaluations, interviews patients and guardians, contributes to treatment and medication planning, and documents care. The student also provides education and emotional support, collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and community agencies, and meets regularly with the preceptor for feedback.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
20
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
12 hours
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About The Company
Bluestone Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Hospital, is seeking dynamic health care professionals interested in bringing psychiatric care for children ages 6 – 18 years of age to a new level. Working in a brand new, state-of-the-art facility, Bluestone staff will have the unique ability to direct patient care, employ best practices and join a care network that promotes the best long-term outcomes for the patients. With just 12 inpatient beds, Bluestone offers an environment that allows the care team to directly impact decision-making while working together to ensure the best outcome for patients. Leveraging community relationships, Bluestone can seamlessly step down patients to the very best discharge resource- whether to a residential site or community program - enabling patients discharged from Bluestone more likely success following hospitalization. These unique features, coupled with a generous benefits package, offer a great career opportunity for committed health care professionals.
About the Role
AGENCY SUMMARY: Bluestone is seeking dynamic healthcare professionals interested in bringing psychiatric care to a new level for children ages 6-17. Working in a brand new, 12 bed state-of-the-art facility, Bluestone staff will have a unique ability to direct patient care, employ best practices, and join a care network that promotes the best long-term outcomes for patients.

 
  1. Total Hours: Minimum of 12 hours per week between the hours of 9am and 2pm M-F
 
  1. Population Served: Children and Adolescents, aged 6-21.
 
  1. Setting: Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
 
  1. Clinical Rotation Summary: The PMHNP student will apply classroom knowledge for children and adolescents, providing psychiatric evaluation and services under the supervision of a Nurse Practitioner.  
 
  1. Educational Learning Objectives: Under the direct supervision of the Nurse Practitioner Preceptor, the Nurse Practitioner student will:
  1. Perform initial psychiatric evaluations within 24 hours of admission.
  2. All psychiatric progress notes will be completed on the date of service delivery
  3. Conduct interviews with patients and family members/guardians to assess for the appropriate medication regime.
  4. Participate in treatment planning for each patient and work cooperatively as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
  5. Communicate with guardians to gather historical information and consent for medications within the first 24 hours of patient admission. Provide education/counseling for patients and their families on an ongoing basis.
  6. Ensure all services are medically necessary and appropriate by adhering to all accreditation and certification standards.
  7. Ensure all documentation meets current standards and policies.
  8. Follow the seven (7) medication rights and reduce the potential for medication errors.
  9. Treat patients and families with respect and dignity; provide emotional support.
  10. Collaborate with medical staff and community-based agencies regarding evaluation, recommendation and referral disposition as needed.
  11. Meet daily with Preceptor to discuss and receive feedback on patient care and academic goals.
  1. Qualifications:
  1. Licensure: Current OH Registered Nurse Licensure required
  2. Education: Enrollment in an accredited graduate nursing program (MSN, DNP, or Post-Master's Certificate) specializing in Psychiatric-Mental Health.

 
Key Skills
Psychiatric EvaluationPatient InterviewsMedication AssessmentTreatment PlanningInterdisciplinary TeamworkGuardian CommunicationPatient and Family EducationClinical DocumentationMedication SafetyEmotional SupportCare CoordinationReferral Recommendations
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