Nurse Practitioner Psych

Acadia Healthcare•Franklin, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

TrustPoint Hospital is seeking a full-time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our Outpatient Clinic. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a collaborative behavioral health setting providing high-quality psychiatric care to patients in an outpatient environment. This position offers a predictable Monday through Friday schedule, allowing for an excellent work-life balance while making a meaningful impact in the lives of patients.

Requirements

Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Active DEA registration required
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.
Licensed to practice in the state in which the facility operates.

Nice To Haves

Board Certified PMHNP preferred
Previous behavioral health or outpatient psychiatry experience preferred
Minimum of 1 year experience as a Practicing Nurse Practitioner preferred.
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner required.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments.
Provide medication management and ongoing psychiatric follow-up care.
Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation using the WILSKY electronic medical record (EMR) system.
Coordinate care with therapists, case managers, primary care providers, and other healthcare professionals.
Deliver compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care to support positive patient outcomes.
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.