Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Centerstone•Fort Myers, FL
•$99,000 - $148,525
About The Position
Centerstone is a nonprofit behavioral health system delivering care across a variety of settings and age groups. The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner delivers advanced nursing and specified medical services to mental health and addiction clients under established protocols, as referenced in Chapter 464, Florida Statutes. The role evaluates clients for medical therapy, provides medication and education within established protocols, conducts psychiatric evaluations, and supports client care through consultation with staff and other clinicians. The position is full-time.
Requirements
- RN with a master's degree in a clinical area, completion of a specialized ARNP training program recognized by the Board of Nursing, or graduation from an accredited ARNP program.
- Currently licensed to practice as an ARNP in the State of Florida.
- Effectively communicate in writing, verbally, in person, and virtually.
- Previous documented experience providing the listed services.
- Training in mental health and addictions, or experience with this population.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with the general psychiatric population.
- Experience with mental health and addictions across populations, predominantly adults and geriatrics.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate referred clients for medical therapy, prescribe medication when appropriate within established protocols, and provide medical therapy and medication education to address program and client needs.
- Review and, when appropriate, sign tentative treatment plans, treatment plans, formal treatment plan reviews, and similar documents for assigned clients as required by regulatory rules or third-party requirements.
- Initiate Baker Act involuntary treatment documents and facilitate admission to an appropriate inpatient facility when indicated.
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations for referred clients to meet clinical or administrative requirements.
- Conduct psychiatric disability determination evaluations (SSI) for referred clients and prepare required reports.
- Consult with staff regarding client diagnosis and treatment, treatment program development, referral options, and related topics.
- Train staff, clients, and others in disease prevention, health maintenance programs, and prescribed operating procedures as mutually agreed and time permits.
- Review medical histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic testing reports, and refer clients for follow-up medical care when indicated.
- Order and interpret laboratory and other diagnostic tests to confirm or deny preliminary diagnoses.
- Consult with physicians and other clinical staff as needed to facilitate effective client care.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- 403b retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and ten paid holidays
- Company-paid AD&D insurance, life insurance, and long-term disability
- Employee Resource Groups
- Continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
