PMHNP - Oncology Behavioral Health - Lexington, Kentucky

BHS • Lexington, KY

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About The Position

The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) provides therapy and behavioral health care exclusively to oncology patients. The role is part of the Baptist Health Medical Group APP team and reflects its mission, vision, and values while adhering to its Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, applicable policies and procedures, and regulatory and accreditation standards. The APP functions autonomously and collaborates with other health professionals to provide high-quality, cost-effective care, manage health care systems, and influence health care decision-making through expert clinical reasoning, research, and theory-based practice. Direct patient care is provided as part of a physician-led team, in accordance with state law and approved Medical Staff privileges. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no weekends, holidays, or call.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and successful completion of an accredited APP program.
• National certification from the appropriate national certifying agency for the particular APP, maintained throughout employment.
• Must be eligible at all times to be insured for professional liability.
• Current, valid, and unrestricted license to practice as an APP in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
• BCLS certification through the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

• Terminal degree in the APP field preferred.
• ACLS as required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy and behavioral health care to oncology patients.
• Provide direct patient care as part of a physician-led team in accordance with state law and approved Medical Staff privileges.
• Function autonomously and collaborate with other health professionals to provide high-quality, cost-effective care.
• Manage health care systems and influence health care decision-making through expert clinical reasoning, research, and theory-based practice.
• Adhere to BHMG's mission, vision, values, Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time