PMHNP - Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist

Responsibilities

The clinical nurse specialist, psychiatric/mental health, (CNS/PMH), is an advanced practice registered nurse who provides a full range of nursing services from mental health promotion to mental illness rehabilitation. As a primary mental health care provider, the clinical nurse specialist, psychiatric/mental health, provides psychotherapy, clinical supervision, consultation, and liaison services. The clinical nurse specialist, psychiatric/mental health, must practice in accordance with the Board- approved current standards of the American Nurses Association's A Statement on Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Nursing Practice and Standards of Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Nursing Practice. Performs history and physical examinations and carries out appropriate intervention/procedures as determined by the plan of care. Coordinates care of assigned patients according to Northside Hospital established Standards of Care. CNS/PMH is an integral part of the behavioral health team to assist with the identified psychiatric needs.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:1. Master's Degree in Nursing

2. Advance Practice Nurse in the State of Georgia

3. PMHNP-BC

PREFERRED:1. One (1) year experience.

Work Hours:7:30a-4p