APP -PMHNP- Mental Health- ED

Carilion Clinic•Roanoke, VA

2d•$107,994 - $172,786•Onsite

About The Position

Carilion Clinic is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our Emergency Psychiatry team, providing psychiatric evaluation, treatment, and consultation for patients presenting to emergency departments across the Carilion system. This is a unique opportunity for a PMHNP who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and wants to make a meaningful impact on both patient care and the way behavioral health services are delivered in the emergency setting. The Emergency Psychiatry APP provides psychiatric evaluation and management for patients with a wide range of behavioral health and medical needs. Patient populations may include individuals experiencing suicidal ideation or self-harming behaviors, mood and psychotic disorders, intoxication and substance withdrawal, delirium and dementia, difficulty coping with acute or chronic illness, and behavioral crises and other complex psychiatric presentations. You will provide care within our Level I Trauma Center Emergency Department as well as support emergency departments throughout the Carilion system. This position combines direct patient care, psychiatric consultation, staff education, crisis intervention, and quality improvement. The PMHNP will take a proactive and engaged approach to improving the care and safety of behavioral health patients in the emergency setting.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and Nurse Practitioner program or an accredited Physician Assistant program required.
Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience preferred.
Licensed or eligible for licensure as an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Nurse Practitioners must also hold a current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia.
Must be eligible for prescriptive authority in accordance with state regulations and as authorized by the Virginia Boards of Nursing and Medicine.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required as appropriate to the position.
Must demonstrate and maintain all credentialing and licensing requirements of Carilion Clinic, the Virginia Board of Medicine or Nursing, and applicable certifying bodies.
Must meet practice and managed care credentialing requirements and qualify for malpractice insurance coverage.
Ability to work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare providers.
Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
Proficiency with electronic medical records and standard computer systems required.

Nice To Haves

Additional experience may be required based on specialty.

Responsibilities

Conducting psychiatric evaluations and developing treatment recommendations.
Providing psychiatric medication management when appropriate.
Responding to behavioral health emergencies and assisting with crisis stabilization.
Supporting efforts to reduce the use of restraints through early intervention and de-escalation strategies.
Evaluating and supporting patients who screen positive for specific behavioral health concerns, including suicidal ideation and trauma-related symptoms.
Developing and implementing individualized behavioral plans.
Providing real-time, "just-in-time" education and training for emergency department staff.
Serving as a clinical resource for de-escalation, crisis mitigation, and early identification of behavioral health needs.
Participating in initiatives designed to improve quality, safety, and the patient experience.