Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare • Memphis, TN

3d

About The Position

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One! We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South. A Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is an advanced practice nurse who assesses, diagnoses, and treats mental health and substance abuse disorders across the lifespan. They provide comprehensive care by prescribing medication, performing psychotherapy, and creating individualized treatment plans in hospitals, private practices, and clinic Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence. A Brief Overview The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for planning and directing the delivery of primary heath care and health education programs in association with Methodist Healthcare Primary Care Associates (MHPCA). The incumbent will provide care and health education for patients and their family. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Requirements

• Master's Degree Advanced Practice Nursing
• Registered Nurse Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Nursing
• Advanced Practice Nurse Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Nursing
• Family Nurse Practitioner - American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
• BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
• Proficiency in applying advanced concepts, principles, and professional techniques in a specialized field of nursing.
• Current DEA number (if required by facility).
• Ability to read and write to communicate orally and in writing with other individuals.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to sit in one place, stand, walk, squat, kneel, reach, twist, crawl, and bend.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motion, as well as using hands for gripping and squeezing.
• Ability to use hands and feet together for repetitive coordinated motions.
• Good hand-eye coordination.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree Nursing
• Primary Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
• Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner - American Nurses Credentialing Center
• Emergency Nurse Practitioner - American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
• Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
• Advanced Practice Nurse Mississippi - Mississippi Board of Nursing
• Family Nurse Practitioner - American Nurses Credentialing Center
• Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - American Nurses Credentialing Center
• Adult Nurse Practitioner - American Nurses Credentialing Center

Responsibilities

• Assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients in the assigned center according to approved protocol and acceptable standards.
• Performs necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to written, approved protocols developed with and under the supervision of the Medical Director/collaborating Physician.
• Participates in the design and revision of protocols.
• Collaborates with Medical Physician and ancillary personnel as appropriate to promote quality care for patients.
• Makes referrals as appropriate.
• Recognizes and reacts appropriately to environmental safety factors related to patient care.
• Understands, applies and supports practice policies, procedures, goals and standards.
• Develops strong partnership with patients, family members, fellow physicians/nurses and support staff.
• Focuses on high patient and family satisfaction and retention.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees