Psych Nurse Practitioner

Nexus Health Systems Ltd•Houston, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) provides advanced psychiatric and medical care to pediatric and adolescent patients with neurodevelopmental and neurobehavioral disorders, many of whom present with complex psychiatric and medical comorbidities. Working under the direction of the Medical Director and in close collaboration with an interdisciplinary treatment team, the PMHNP is responsible for comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, medication management, treatment planning, and ongoing monitoring within an inpatient hospital setting. This role is ideal for clinicians who are experienced in—or strongly interested in—working with medically and behaviorally complex neurodiverse populations in a structured, team-based environment.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner or
Master’s Degree in Nursing with completion of a post-master’s Nurse Practitioner Certification Program
Current Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license
Current Texas Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN-NP) license
Active prescriptive authority in the State of Texas
Current BLS certification (maintained throughout employment)
Completion of behavioral management and de-escalation training as required by the facility

Nice To Haves

3–5 years of experience in inpatient behavioral health, long-term rehabilitation, or neurobehavioral populations

Responsibilities

Ensure services are provided in accordance with the Texas Nursing Practice Act, facility policies, and regulatory standards
Obtain detailed patient histories and perform comprehensive physical, psychiatric, and neurological examinations
Assess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic medical and psychiatric conditions
Perform emergency and life-saving procedures as required
Order, interpret, and act upon laboratory and diagnostic test results
Prescribe and administer medications in compliance with prescriptive authority, Texas regulations, and facility guidelines
Document progress notes, treatment interventions, and patient status in the medical record accurately and timely
Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to manage both acute and long-term patient needs
Notify supervising or on-call physicians of unusual or emergent clinical situations requiring consultation
Provide monitoring and ensure continuity of care between physician visits
Submit individualized healthcare plans and treatment goals for periodic physician review and evaluation
Recommend and coordinate referrals to institutional and community resources to support patient and family needs
Attend admissions meetings and weekly interdisciplinary treatment team meetings
Discuss patient cases with physicians and other healthcare professionals
Provide continuing education and serve as a clinical resource to nursing and support staff
Participate in ongoing professional development, in-service education, and review of current clinical literature
Maintain compliance with safety, environmental, and infection control protocols
Provide 24-hour medical call coverage on a rotating schedule
Perform additional duties as assigned by medical leadership