Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Grant Funded)

RCCHC-posted 3 months ago

Ahoskie, NC

101-250 employees

Ambulatory Health Care Services

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The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will provide continuous and comprehensive services necessary for the promotion of optimal mental health, prevention and treatment of psychiatric disorders and health maintenance. This includes assessment, diagnosis, and management of mental health problems and psychiatric disorders. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner works collaboratively with other on-site medical and mental health providers. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will model behaviors consistent with the published values and the Code of Conduct of RCCHC.

Perform detailed psychiatric evaluations, including diagnostic assessments, psychiatric workups, and treatment planning, ensuring thorough and accurate documentation.
Prescribe and manage medications in accordance with treatment guidelines, monitor patient responses, and adjust treatments as necessary.
Work closely with other medical and behavioral health providers within and outside the organization to ensure integrated and comprehensive patient care.
Provide education to patients and their families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and medication management, ensuring they understand the risks, benefits, and expected outcomes.
Offer consultation services to other healthcare providers, contributing to the development of treatment plans and providing expert advice on psychiatric care.
Order and interpret laboratory tests, explain results to patients, and take appropriate actions based on findings.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all patient encounters, treatment plans, and follow-up care in compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
Adhere to all performance standards set by the organization and funding agencies, participating in quality improvement initiatives and continuing medical education activities.
As needed, may be asked to serve on committees focused on clinical practice improvement and performance assurance, contributing to the development and implementation of best practices.
Anticipate and respond calmly to emergency situations, providing appropriate interventions and support.
Engage in follow-up care with patients, ensuring continuity of care and addressing any ongoing or emerging mental health needs.
Maintain compliance with workflows, policies, and procedures to support the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model of care and accreditation standards.
Perform other duties as assigned, which may include participating in community service programs, health fairs, and educational presentations.
Attend medical staff meetings and participate in CME activities.
Collaborate with the supervising physician, the nursing staff, technical personnel, Behavioral Health providers and other Behavioral Health staff within RCCHC and external sources.
Provide psychiatric health services education, counseling and emotional support.
Refer patients as appropriate for inpatient care.
May also provide primary medical care services as indicated, in accordance with statutes, regulations and protocols regulating the profession.

A master's or doctoral degree from an accredited university or graduate program in psychiatric mental health nursing is required.
Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) and as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) from the North Carolina (NC) Board of Nursing (BHON) is required.
Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) is required.
Current DEA licensure in NC is required.
Three years of post-graduate clinical experience with psychiatric patients preferred but not required.

Knowledge and thorough understanding of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC's) in regard to the Federal 330 Public Health Service Act.
Knowledge and understanding of the 340B program.
Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records (Epic).
Knowledge of computer systems and applications.

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