OverviewWe are seeking a f
ull-time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join
Southcoast Behavioral Health, a 192-bed acute psychiatric facility.
Position Highlights:- Full-time, 40 hours per week
- 1 PMHNP opening
- Base salary: $150,000 to $160,000 per year
- Sign-on bonus available
- Loan repayment assistance available
- 3 weeks PTO and $2,000 annual CME allowance
- No relocation assistance
Key Responsibilities:- Conduct psychiatric evaluations and intake assessments
- Review incoming referrals for medical appropriateness
- Follow and treat patients in intake prior to admission to the unit
Qualifications:- Board Certified or Board Eligible PMHNP
- Active DEA license required
- Behavioral health experience preferred
Facility Details:- Acute psychiatric hospital
- 192 beds with an average daily census of 192
- Collaborative team of 16 providers
- EMR: WellSky
ResponsibilitiesSummary:- Diagnose and treat acute, episodic or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team.
- Participate in the formulation of patient Master Treatment Plan
- Assess physical and psychiatric health of patient and formulate measures to meet patient needs.
- Chart clinical observation (direct or through dictation), evaluations and treatment of patient in required time according to facility guidelines.
- Communicate with physicians and other staff as necessary to provide quality care for patient within appropriate guidelines.
- Encourage family involvement in patient care. Respond to identified patient and family educational needs.
- Support and follow legal requirements, hospital policy and procedures, medical staff bylaws and regulatory requirements.
- Provide services that are in accordance with the state guidelines for Nurse Practitioners.
- Provide on-call responsibilities on scheduled basis directed by medical staff.
- May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x-rays. May prescribe medication.
- Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
QualificationsQualifications:- Master's in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner program required.
- Clinical experience working with the patient population of the facility; ability to demonstrate knowledge of concepts of limit setting, therapeutic boundaries, crisis management, therapeutic treatment, environment and patient care required.
- Minimum of 1 year experience as a Practicing Nurse Practitioner preferred.
Licenses/Certifications: - Board Certified Nurse Practitioner required.
- Licensed to practice in the state in which the facility operates.
- DEA license.
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