Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), Adult
About The Position
The Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) provides clinical coverage across adult programs at the Menninger Clinic. The role performs psychiatric assessments for newly admitted patients as directed by a supervising physician and supports ongoing management of psychiatric conditions in collaboration with other providers. The position also performs requested medical histories and physical examinations, supports departmental initiatives, provides staff education and training, and maintains clinical competency and licensure through continuing education. The practitioner must comply with Medical Staff Bylaws and Rules and Regulations, clinic and Corporate Compliance policies and procedures, Joint Commission standards, and medical-record and legal requirements. The role requires competency in specialized evaluation and treatment modalities and the ability to establish rapport with adolescents, adults, and older adults/geriatric patients. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with on-call duties and assigned holiday, weekend, or vacation coverage.
Requirements
- Completion of an approved training program with certification in the treatment of geriatric, adult, and adolescent patients.
- Current license to practice as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the State of Texas.
- Controlled substance registration with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).
Responsibilities
- Comply with Medical Staff Bylaws and Rules and Regulations, clinic and Corporate Compliance policies and procedures, Joint Commission standards, and medical-record and legal requirements.
- Perform psychiatric assessments for new patients admitted to the clinic as directed by the supervising physician.
- Assist with ongoing management of psychiatric conditions in collaboration with other providers as indicated.
- Perform medical histories and physical examinations for patient services as requested.
- Collaborate with the Administrative Director and leadership team to develop, support, and implement new initiatives for the medical staff department.
- Assist with holiday, weekend, or vacation coverage as assigned.
- Provide education and training to departmental staff as assigned.
- Maintain clinical competency and licensing by completing appropriate continuing education requirements.
- Maintain competency and demonstrate skill and knowledge in psychiatric examination and assessment, dynamic treatment planning, psychiatric and medical pharmacotherapy, physical examination and assessment, medicine/neurology, addictionology, neuropsychiatric assessment, and infectious disease protocols.
- Demonstrate understanding of developmental tasks and special needs and establish rapport with adolescents, adults, and older adults/geriatric patients.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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