Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

JOB TITLE: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

POSITION OVERVIEW:

· The Psychiatry Clinic Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is responsible for providing assessment and evaluation, diagnosis and treatment, and medication management to patients experiencing mental and behavioral health disorders in an outpatient clinic setting. The PMHNP will work collaboratively with the Psychiatrist and healthcare team to provide evidence based mental health services including but not limited to assessment and diagnosis, treatment planning, therapeutic interventions, ordering of therapeutic and diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, provide patient education, prepare documentation, and initiate appropriate referrals for health care, social service programs, and community resources to meet the identified needs of the patient and family.

· The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) communicates with and collaborates with the Practice Manager, the physicians, the clinic nursing staff and other healthcare team members to provide consistent quality care for Psychiatry service line patients.

· The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) works under the supervision of the Psychiatrist and complies with all Hospital policies and procedures while performing job duties and responsibilities as listed below.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE NEEDED:

• Must be knowledgeable in the broad field of mental and behavioral health.
• Skill in patient interviewing, examination and assessment is necessary.
• Must be able to work independently and make independent judgments/decisions regarding patient care within the scope of practice.
• Computer skills are essential.

TRAINING & EDUCATION NEEDED:

· Possess and maintain graduate professional nurse, and nurse practitioner registration in a state, which must be unrestricted, current, complete, and active.

· Obtain Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

· Possess Bachelor’s degree in Nursing followed by a Master’s degree in Psychiatric or Mental Health Nursing from a state approved and accredited school for professional nursing training.

· Credentialing with CCH for clinic privileges.

· Satisfy employment requirements at CCH including pre-employment physical, mandatory training (example, safety days).

· Personal and professional integrity needed for malpractice coverage.

· Stay current with mental health practice standards by frequently monitoring email and completion of CME programs.