Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner — PMHNP

Core Job Duties:

· Providing excellent and psychiatric care guided by a Medical Director. This includes but not limited to knowledge of mental health conditions, substance use disorders, assessment for medication complications, detoxification protocols and prescribing medications in general. Determine a differential diagnosis and plan for intervention 

· Demonstrating proficiency using an electronic medical record system with all required documentation

· Understands and ensures compliance with all relevant policies and procedures, State and Federal rules and regulations, Joint Commission standards and patient’s medical needs

· Performing thorough psychiatric/substance use disorders evaluations

· Performing thorough History and Physical on admission

· Completing Daily Progress Notes and Discharge Summaries in a timely fashion

· Placing all necessary orders

· Working with treatment team and hospital administration regarding peer to peer evaluations

· Working closely with treatment team regarding management of patients during the stay

· Understanding and following ASAM and Medical Necessity criteria

· Working closely with the Medical Director regarding clinical care, ensuing all relevant protocols are followed, develop
cost-effective methods to provide medically necessary therapeutic services.

· Ensuring that high standards of care are met

· Working in collaboration with other Providers at the facility

· Ensuring turning in time sheets within designated time frame

 · PMHNP must have good listening skills, and a compassion to help.

· PMHNP must know when to listen and when to prescribe.

· Believe in Quality over quantity with patient visits.

· No Call or weekends! 

· Performing other tasks and duties as assigned

Qualifications:

· Licensed APRN with Master’s Degree or higher to practice medicine; Psychiatric APRN (Psych NP) preferred

· Must be in good standing with the State of Illinois

· Must be able to interact compassionately with a diverse population

· Must have a DEA to prescribe Controlled medications

· Familiarity with JCAHO and other relevant healthcare standards is necessary

· Excellent communication skills to relate to all levels of facility staff

· Driven, confident, and self-motivated

· Knowledge of the Principles and Practices of Addiction Medicine

· Adheres to the AMA/ AOA Healthcare code of ethics

· Knowledge of HIPAA 

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time/Contract 

Benefits Availible: 

• 401(k) Matching 
• Dental Insurance 
• Flexible Schedule 
• Health Insurance 
• Life Insurance 
• Vision Insurance