Nurse Practitioner - Behavioral Health - Full Time - Days

Best Care•Fremont, NE

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner specializing in Behavioral Health for day shifts. This role is crucial in providing comprehensive psychiatric and mental health evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment plans. The Nurse Practitioner will offer therapeutic interventions, crisis support, and consultations for both emergency department patients and inpatients. A key aspect of this position involves meticulous documentation and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, including psychiatrists and social workers, to ensure coordinated and high-quality patient care. The position also involves educating staff and representing the organization within the community. This role is part of a culture called 'The Meaning of Care,' emphasizing exceptional patient and employee experiences.

Requirements

Master's degree, post-master's certificate, or doctoral degree with preparation as an Advanced Practice Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse required.
Successful completion of an approved advanced practice registered nurse program required.
Current valid Registered Nurse (RN) license, valid compact multistate license, or a temporary permit while awaiting licensure required.
Nurse Practitioner (APRN.NP.NE or ARNP.IA) for work state required.
Prescriptive authority in Nebraska and DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certification (CSRC) required.
A minimum of two years experience in healthcare with an interest in behavioral health required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate actively with health professionals of various disciplines and function as a team member.
Skill in the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of disease in the practice of psychiatry.
Ability to complete a clear and comprehensive diagnostic and psychiatric assessment and concise notes for patient records.
Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred.
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred.
Certification by a national certifying body as a psychiatric nurse practitioner (PMHNP.BC through ANCC) preferred.
Experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner preferred.
Public speaking
Volunteerism

Responsibilities

Complete comprehensive evaluations of patients according to psychiatric guidelines; mental health status evaluations, formulations, diagnoses, and detailed treatment plans.
Make referrals for further diagnostic medical testing as needed.
Provide individual, group, family and pharmacologic therapeutic interventions as necessary.
Provide crisis intervention and referrals for psychiatric hospitalization.
Provide consultations on psychiatric disease for emergency department patients and inpatients.
Maintain documentation, records, and reports in accordance with prevailing rules, regulations and standards.
Comply with Methodist Fremont Health (MFH) safety policies and procedures and regulatory requirements.
Perform job duties in a manner consistent with organization and departmental safety policies and procedures.
Complete departmental safety requirements.
Provide education for Medical Staff, hospital and clinic personnel.
Represent MFH with community agencies and other organizations in the market area.
Communicate legislative and policy-making activities.
Complete annual education and competencies to maintain licensure and competency.
Participate in department performance improvement program and projects.
Complete patient charge sheets or billing daily.
Work as a team member with psychiatrist, social workers, and other to coordinate evaluations, treatment planning and referrals.
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
Coordinate with other professionals and agencies as necessary to assure quality care.