Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practioner

Position Identification

Job Title:  Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practioner (PMNHP)  

Department:  Clinical

Reports To:  President and CMO

Employment Status:  

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

General Summary

The Mental Health Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for providing primary care services to patients ages 4/5 to 21, including diagnosing and treating illnesses, prescribing medications, and managing chronic conditions. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to providing high-quality patient care.

Essential Job Functions

• Evaluate patients and prescribe medication and treatments as professional license allows.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to license scope.
• Order lab and x-ray test as indicated.
• Diagnose health conditions and diseases
• Analyze and interpret test results and contact patients as necessary regarding such results.
• Contact pharmacies to authorize prescribed medication for patients
• Educate parents how to care for and what to expect from well and sick children, providing accurate and up to date information.
• Consult with physicians when in doubt related to direct patient care matters, especially referrals to specialist

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Written and verbal communication skills
• Listening skills
• Strong Organization  
• Time management skills
• Teamwork skills
• compassionate Communication
• High range for Empathy  
• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• The ability to provide accurate, effective care in stressful situations
• Ability to work with all ages

Qualifications/Education and Experience

• Master's degree in nursing from an accredited program
• Current APRN license in the state of Florida
• Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an APRN in a primary care setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed
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Physical Requirements

• Seeing: Must be able to see well enough to read emails, documents, reports, etc.
• Hearing: Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with other staff, clients, vendors, etc.
• Standing/Walking: Must be able to move about the office, including up and down stairs
• Climbing/stooping/kneeling: Must be able to stoop or kneel to pick up small items, file documents, etc.
• Lifting/pulling/pushing: Minimal lifting required in this position

Working Conditions: Normal working conditions absent extreme factors

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general natures and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.