Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Psychiatric Emergency Services | Merit Health HospitalPrecise Mind | Jackson, MississippiPosition SummaryPrecise Mind is seeking experienced and compassionate
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) to join a newly established, 24/7 psychiatric emergency service at Merit Health Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new program dedicated to providing immediate psychiatric evaluations, crisis intervention, and stabilization services for patients experiencing acute mental health emergencies.
The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced hospital environment, demonstrate strong clinical judgment, and be comfortable managing complex psychiatric conditions while collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Available Shifts- Day Shift: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Night Shift: 10:00 PM - 10:00 AM
- 12-hour shifts supporting 24/7 psychiatric emergency services
Key Responsibilities- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments for patients presenting with acute psychiatric symptoms and mental health crises.
- Assess and manage patients experiencing suicidal ideation, psychosis, severe mood disorders, agitation, and other psychiatric emergencies.
- Provide crisis intervention, psychiatric stabilization, and medication management.
- Perform suicide risk assessments and evaluate patient safety concerns.
- Determine appropriate levels of care, including psychiatric admission, continued observation, or referral to outpatient services.
- Collaborate with emergency department providers, psychiatrists, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies, clinical standards, and applicable state and federal regulations.
QualificationsRequired:- Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program.
- Current and unrestricted Mississippi APRN license.
- Board Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).
- Current DEA registration or ability to obtain prior to employment.
- Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience as a PMHNP.
- Strong psychiatric assessment, crisis intervention, and psychopharmacology skills.
- Ability to work independently and make sound clinical decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred:- Experience in psychiatric emergency services, inpatient psychiatry, or acute behavioral health settings.
- Experience managing high-acuity psychiatric patients and behavioral health crises.
- Familiarity with psychiatric admission criteria, crisis stabilization, and involuntary commitment procedures.
