Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)- Behavioral Health Child/Adolescent

Mercy Health System • Janesville, WI

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About The Position

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP/APNP) will provide outpatient psychiatric evaluation and medication management. The PMHNP/APNP will work in coordination with clinic counseling services and therapists to provide psychiatric services to adult, adolescent and child clients with behavioral health needs. Maintains timely flow of patients. Provides patient and family education. Documents patient care and related information in the EMR. Performs telephone or MyChart triaging of patients if indicated. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Graduate of an accredited masters of nursing program.
• Meet the requirements determined by the State of Wisconsin or Illinois to perform duties defined as those of a Nurse Practitioner.
• Hold valid RN license in state of practice.
• Maintain ANCC certification as PMHNP or PMHCNS with prescriptive authority.
• Hold valid APNP license in state of practice.
• Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.
• Valid DEA number.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in outpatient psychiatric settings.
• Familiarity with EMR systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with a collaborating physician who would consult with the Independent Nurse Prescriber as indicated by either party.
• Practice within areas of competence based upon education, training, experience and scope of license in accordance with clinic credentialing.
• Follow prescribing guidelines regarding Schedule I and Schedule II medications as described in WI Administrative Code Chapter N 8.
• Comply with all credentialing and reimbursement processes relevant to Mercyhealth billing and coding system.
• Include a component of medication management in individual one-on-one cases.
• Evaluate the patient's status at each appointment/time of service.
• Review diagnoses, allergies, medications, labs and other clinical information.
• Prescribe medications as indicated.
• Document clinical information in the Electronic Record within Mercyhealth guidelines.
• Complete coding/billing and any necessary paperwork for the appointment.
• Complete treatment plan reviews as required by state statutes.
• Attend NP collaboration sessions to review cases.
• Attend variable department/administrative meetings as necessary.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package including retirement plan with competitive matching contribution, medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Competitive Compensation with market competitive rates of pay.
• Generous Paid Time Off plan that increases with milestone anniversaries.
• Career Advancement opportunities through educational assistance programs.
• Employee Wellbeing resources including health risk assessments and a Wellbeing mobile application.
• Access to internal and external employee assistance programs, employee-only discount packages, paid parental and caregiver leaves, on-demand pay, and financial education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees