Blue Ridge Health is currently seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to be part of our Behavioral Health team in Hendersonville, NC.What We Offer You:
- A competitive benefits plan, including Medical, Dental and Vision
- Company sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage
- 403(b) retirement account with company matching
- Supplemental accident insurance available
- 9 paid holidays per year
- PTO and Personal Day accrual, starting day 1 - (We value a work-life balance!)
- Flexible Work Schedules Considered
- Needs Accommodations Programs
- Mental Health Resources
- Telework Opportunities Considered
- Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
What You'll Do:
Prescribe psychiatric mediations and provide medication evaluations and medication management; provide for the medical supervision, including psychotherapy, of patients and clients at Blue Ridge Health. Responsibilities include:
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations.
- Documents each patient encounter in the patient record, clearly and concisely, on the day the patient encounter takes place. Ensures that notes are cosigned in a timely fashion according to State of North Carolina regulations and/or BRCHS policy.
- Follows patient protocols as specified by BRCHS clinical policies. Consults backup physician when appropriate.
- Assumes responsibility for the care of patients in collaboration with center physicians.
- Utilizes patient care protocols in collaboration with the center physicians when providing medical care to patients.
- Educate individuals regarding the appropriate use of medication s and its side effects
- Prescribe, manage and monitor medications for BRCHS patients.
What We're Looking For:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Master's Degree in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
- Certification in NC as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
- Experience in an ambulatory care setting
- Maintain current CME and BLS certification
About Blue Ridge Health:
At Blue Ridge Health our mission is to improve Health, inspire Hope, and advance Healing through access to Compassionate, Affordable, and Quality Care. We are seeking individuals with a passion for creating an exceptional patient and client care experience to join our team! We are a nonprofit system of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) that works closely with communities to meet the ever-changing medical and behavioral healthcare needs of individuals throughout WNC.
