Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Open Health Care Clinic•St. George, LA

About The Position

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMNNP) will provide outpatient psychiatric evaluation and medication management services. The PMHNP will work in coordination with outpatient counseling services to provide psychiatric services to adult and youth clients with behavioral health issues.

Requirements

Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Nursing with focus on Psychiatric nursing.
Graduation from a state-certified advance practice program specializing in psychiatry/mental health.
Must be certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in Psychiatric Mental Health (PMH) as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
An unrestricted license to practice as an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) in the state of Louisiana.
Current DEA registration.
BLS for healthcare provider is required.

Responsibilities

Satisfies Core Competencies
Accepts responsibility for meeting the standards of the professional, ethical, and relevant legislated requirements.
Knowledgeable of Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) standards of care and requirements.
Responsible for functioning according to organization privileges.
Patient Evaluation and Treatment
Assess, diagnose, and treat adults, adolescents, and/or children experiencing symptoms of behavioral health disorders.
Prescribe, recommend, or discontinue drugs and treatments to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders in accordance with the Collaborative Practice Agreement and the state’s Nurse Practice Act.
Collaborate with counselors, social workers, or other treatment team members to coordinate client care.
Counsel clients during appointments, as necessary.
Design/participate in the development of individualized treatment plans, incorporating best and leading practices into treatment interventions.
Examine or order laboratory or diagnostic tests for clients to provide information on general physical condition and mental disorders.
Collaborate with guardians, relatives, and significant others on client’s conditions and treatment when clinically appropriate.
Prepare and submit assessments, progress notes, reports, and summaries to entities/agencies (funders, insurance companies, etc.) as required.
Documentation and Development
Complete all necessary clinical documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
Collaborate with a broader team of physicians, psychologists, and nurses to assess and adjust treatment plans.
Coordinate and communicate with case managers and other stakeholders about treatment and care.