What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner position at Prairie Winds Family Care?
Overview
Join our healthcare team at Prairie Winds Family Care, as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), where you will play a vital role in delivering comprehensive mental health services to diverse patient populations. This energetic position offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with healthcare professionals in our privately owned family practice clinic, providing expert psychiatric assessments, medication management, and therapeutic interventions. We are seeking a passionate, detail-oriented PMHNP committed to improving mental health outcomes through innovative care delivery and patient-centered approaches. Your expertise will help foster a supportive environment that promotes recovery, resilience, and well-being for individuals of all ages.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations and assessments utilizing advanced clinical skills and knowledge of physiology and mental health diagnosis criteria such as ICD-10 coding.
- Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychiatric medications in accordance with DEA regulations and collaborative practice agreements.
- Collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals across disciplines to develop individualized treatment plans that incorporate psychopharmacology, therapy, and other modalities.
- Manage patient care through telehealth platforms and in-person visits, ensuring seamless integration within our electronic health record (EHR) system of eClinicalWorks.
- Provide education on mental health conditions, medication administration, lifestyle modifications, and coping strategies to patients and their families.
- Document all clinical encounters accurately in medical records while adhering to HIPAA guidelines for confidentiality and data security.
- Participate in case management activities including discharge planning, utilization review, and follow-up care coordination to optimize patient outcomes.
Experience
- Valid certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with current state licensure.
- Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations including children, geriatrics, or individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems such as eClinicalWorks for documentation and patient data management.
- Familiarity with clinical research methodologies and experience working within hospital environments or teaching hospitals is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of CPT coding for billing purposes.
- Experience working in telehealth settings or providing outpatient psychiatric services enhances your candidacy.
Join us to make a meaningful difference in mental health care delivery! We value energetic professionals dedicated to advancing patient well-being through compassionate service, clinical excellence, and innovative practices.
Pay: $20.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $40