Nurse Practitioner

Generations Behavioral Health-Geneva LLC • Geneva, OH

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About The Position

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provides medical evaluations and treatment to patients under the supervision of the Medical Director and collaborates with medical and clinical staff within the guidelines of state licensure for Nurse Practitioners. The role includes outpatient psychiatric evaluations and medication management, as well as inpatient care for patients experiencing changes or declines in mental status or chronic or urgent medical conditions. Services are provided in a psychiatric inpatient setting and other clinical settings during scheduled hours.

The Nurse Practitioner assesses, diagnoses, and treats behavioral health disorders; performs histories, physicals, and risk assessments; orders therapeutic and diagnostic tests; and prescribes or manages medications and treatments in accordance with applicable policies, agreements, and regulations. The position also involves patient and family education, collaboration with the treatment team and other health professionals, consultation with Hospital staff, and accurate, timely documentation and billing. The role is full-time or PRN, includes rotating weekends and holidays, and uses WellSky as its Electronic Medical Record system. Pay is based on experience and schedule.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in nursing from a Nurse Practitioner program at an accredited college or university.
• Current Ohio Nurse Practitioner License.
• Valid and active board certification as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP).
• Valid and active license to practice as an APRN/CNP in Ohio.
• Valid and active DEA certification.
• Valid and active driver’s license.
• Clinical experience working with the patient population.
• Interest in working with patients with psychiatric diagnoses.

Responsibilities

• Provide at least the minimum number of billable service hours required by the facility CEO and/or budget.
• Provide psychiatric services in a variety of clinical settings during scheduled hours, including outpatient psychiatric evaluations and medication management.
• Provide inpatient care to patients experiencing a change or decline in mental status or chronic or urgent medical conditions.
• Counsel patients during appointments as necessary.
• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients experiencing symptoms of behavioral health disorders.
• Perform patient histories and physicals and risk factor assessments; order therapeutic and diagnostic tests; and attend consultations and appointments.
• Prescribe medications in accordance with Hospital policy, the formulary, and relevant state regulations.
• Prescribe, recommend, or discontinue drugs and treatments for mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders in accordance with the Collaborative Practice Agreement and the state’s Nurse Practice Act.
• Enter relevant patient data in medical records and case presentations.
• Formulate, execute, and review healthcare education for patients and families on disease prevention, as appropriate.
• Communicate smoothly with other health professionals to support effective delivery of Hospital services to patients.
• Consult with Hospital nursing and medical staff to improve work performance and overall service quality.
• Collaborate with counselors, social workers, and other treatment team members to coordinate patient care.
• Complete medical records accurately and on time, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, outcome measures, and billing entries.
• Maintain appropriate and safe physical management skills.
• Follow legal requirements, clinic policies and procedures, medical staff bylaws, and regulatory requirements.
• Support health promotion and disease prevention; may order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work; may prescribe medication.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time