Overview

Now Hiring: Full-Time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP/FNP) Join Crestwyn Behavioral Health in Memphis, TN

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside experienced psychiatrists, therapists, nurses, and clinical professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care.

Position Summary

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will provide psychiatric evaluations, medical assessments, medication management, and ongoing treatment for patients receiving behavioral health services. The provider will collaborate closely with the Medical Director and interdisciplinary treatment team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.

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If you are passionate about behavioral health and committed to providing exceptional patient care, we would love to hear from you.

 

 

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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 Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner required.
• Licensed to practice in the state in which the facility operates.
• DEA license.