Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, where your expertise will make a meaningful difference in patients' mental health journeys. This vital role combines advanced clinical skills with compassionate patient care, empowering individuals to achieve better emotional and psychological well-being. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, utilizing cutting-edge EMR/EHR systems and adhering to HIPAA regulations to deliver high-quality psychiatric services across diverse settings. Your energetic approach and dedication will drive positive outcomes and foster a supportive environment for both patients and colleagues.
Duties
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, including mental status examinations and behavioral health evaluations, to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychotropic medications in accordance with clinical guidelines and state regulations, ensuring safe medication management.
- Provide psychotherapy sessions utilizing evidence-based modalities tailored to patient needs, including working with children, geriatrics, or individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Collaborate with physicians, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate holistic care plans and facilitate seamless patient transitions across services such as inpatient, outpatient, or home care.
- Utilize EMR/EHR systems like RXNT for accurate documentation of patient encounters, treatment plans, and medication records while maintaining HIPAA compliance.
- Engage in telehealth platforms to expand access to psychiatric services remotely, ensuring continuity of care for diverse populations.
Experience
- Proven experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or similar role within behavioral health settings; experience working with children, geriatrics, or in acute care environments is highly valued.
- Demonstrated proficiency with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic, Athenahealth, or Cerner; familiarity with CPT coding, ICD-10/ICD-9 coding for diagnoses and billing purposes.
- Strong knowledge of psychopharmacology, medication administration protocols, and drug enforcement regulations (DEA).
- Critical care experience in settings like ICU or emergency room environments is preferred; experience with trauma centers or Level I/II trauma center exposure is advantageous.
- Skilled in patient assessment techniques including vital signs monitoring, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluation tools such as sonography or laboratory specimen collection.
- Knowledge of healthcare laws including Workers’ Compensation law and HIPAA standards; experience in discharge planning and case management enhances your suitability.
- Excellent communication skills for triage assessments, patient education on mental health strategies, and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.
Join us to be part of an energetic team committed to transforming mental health care through innovation and compassion!
Pay: $55.00 - $64.00 per hour
Experience:
- PMHNP: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Nurse Practitioner (NP) (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
