Job Title: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Reports To: Vice President of Nursing and Addition Services

Summary:

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner will provide high-quality mental health care to patients focusing on assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of psychiatric conditions. This role requires a strong understanding of mental health issues and the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse patient population of all ages including individuals with disabilities.

Education Requirement:

Master’s Degree or higher in Nursing with a focus on Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from an accredited school
Family Nurse Practitioner with Psychiatric Mental Health Experience
Current AANP or ANCC Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Preferred)

Experience Requirement:

Psychiatric Nursing Experience 1 year (preferred)

Licensure/Certification Requirement:

TN Nurse Practitioner License (Required)
Current AANP or ANCC (Psych Preferred) will consider FNP with Psych Experience
Current BLS/CPR Certification
DEA License (Required)

Key Job Responsibilities:

Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure holistic patient care
Educate patients and families on mental health issues and treatment options
Utilize telehealth services for remote patients
Close charts within 24 hours (Collaborative Documentation)
Ability to use electronic health record system
Conduct psychiatric assessment
Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications
Experience in a clinical setting, preferably within a Psychiatric inpatient/outpatient facility
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams
Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with advancements in mental health care practices
Precepts NP Students
On call on a rotation

Additional Job Requirements/Schedule:

Complete all Alliance required training courses
FT, split between Wellness Center and Outpatient Clinics

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including effective interpersonal and collaboration skills.
Team work/Team building
Ability to multi-task
Effective time management

Supervision Provided by this Job:

N/A

Physical Demands/Conditions:

Prolonged standing and walking; lifting, turning patients and equipment. Heavy Work - Exerting up to 150 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 75 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 30 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (May be further defined as "with or without assistance.").

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