Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), where your expertise will directly impact the mental well-being of diverse patient populations. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive psychiatric assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and deliver evidence-based interventions in a collaborative environment. Your energetic approach and dedication will help foster positive mental health outcomes and support patients across various settings, including outpatient clinics, inpatient units, and telehealth platforms. We are committed to empowering our practitioners with cutting-edge tools and a supportive community to ensure your professional growth and fulfillment.
Duties
- Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, including patient history, mental status exams, and diagnostic assessments utilizing EMR systems such as Epic or eClinicalWorks.
- Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications with precision, adhering to best practices in psychopharmacology and medication management protocols.
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care plans, discharge planning, and case management for patients with complex mental health needs.
- Provide crisis intervention and triage services for urgent psychiatric concerns, ensuring timely and effective responses in emergency room or inpatient settings.
- Utilize telehealth experience to deliver accessible mental health services remotely, maintaining HIPAA compliance and high-quality patient care standards.
- Educate patients and their families on mental health conditions, treatment options, and wellness strategies to promote recovery and resilience.
- Document all patient interactions thoroughly within medical records systems like Cerner or Athenahealth, ensuring accuracy and compliance with healthcare regulations.
Skills
- Proven experience working with diverse populations including children, geriatrics, individuals with developmental disabilities, or those in assisted living or nursing home environments.
- Strong knowledge of psychiatric medications, psychopharmacology principles, and CPT coding for billing purposes.
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic, Cerner, or eClinicalWorks to streamline documentation and patient tracking.
- Critical care experience or hospital medicine background is highly desirable for managing acute psychiatric crises within Level I Trauma Centers or ICU settings.
- Skilled in behavioral health assessment techniques, trauma-informed care approaches, and acute pain management strategies.
- Ability to perform clinical procedures such as venipuncture, injection administration, suturing, or basic life support when necessary.
- Excellent communication skills for patient education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and documentation aligned with NCQA standards. Join us in making a difference by providing compassionate psychiatric care that transforms lives! We value energetic professionals eager to grow their expertise while delivering exceptional service in a supportive environment. All roles are paid positions committed to fostering your career development in mental health nursing practice.
Pay: $60.00 - $120.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- What days/time are you available to interview
Experience:
- Nurse practitioner: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20002
