Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Marcus Autism Center
About The Position
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Marcus Autism Center, you will provide comprehensive care and consultation as a primary mental health care provider at an advanced practice level to children and their families. The role includes assessment, communication, clinical management, collaboration, coordination, education, program development, research, self-evaluation, professional development, and system participation. You will provide services ranging from mental health promotion to mental illness rehabilitation. Marcus Autism Center is a leading institution for autism spectrum disorder research and clinical care, treating more than 5,000 children each year. The center offers families access to research, comprehensive testing, and science-based treatments.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in nursing.
- Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Georgia, either single-state or multi-state through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact, and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensure in Georgia.
- Current PMHCNS-BC or PMHNP-BC certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
- Biennial renewal of Georgia Board of Nursing authorization to practice as PMHCNS-BS/PMHNP-BC.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire.
- Proficiency in pediatric physical and mental health assessment skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of experience in pediatric mental health nursing.
- Experience in program development.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive patient care management within a collaborative practice model, including psychotherapy, clinical supervision, consultation, and liaison services.
- Provide culturally sensitive patient care in accordance with state licensure and regulations and standards of practice defined by APRN certifying agencies, including ANCC and PNCB.
- Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate pediatric patient care collaboratively with other health professionals.
- Help eliminate communication barriers and participate as a key member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Serve as an educational resource for patients, families, health care professionals, students, and the public; assist with developing and implementing educational programs.
- Identify and develop programs within the clinical specialty at service-line, system, and/or regional levels as required.
- Use research to identify and evaluate approaches to health care that may improve outcomes for patients and families; participate in continuous quality improvement.
- Expand clinical and professional knowledge, participate in professional organizations, maintain competence and credentials, and conduct ongoing self-evaluation of advanced nursing practice skills.
- Participate in and comply with hospital and departmental policies, regulations, and programs.
- Assist with the development, implementation, management, marketing, and evaluation of specialty and/or overall programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
