Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

AltaPointe Health • Talladega, AL

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About The Position

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) will be responsible for providing psychiatric evaluation and treatment, including medication management, for consumers. This role involves utilizing assessment data for DSM-5 diagnoses, managing crisis situations, and collaborating with physicians and treatment teams. The PMHNP will also apply child/adolescent specific competencies, monitor for medication side-effects, and adhere to professional standards and protocols set by the Alabama Board of Nursing and Alta Pointe policy.

Requirements

• Current Alabama license to practice as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner with collaborative physician
• Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification (PMHNP-BC)
• One year of PMHNP experience required

Responsibilities

• Provides psychiatric evaluation and treatment of the consumer
• Provides appropriate medication management of the consumer
• Utilizes assessment data to support a DSM-5 diagnosis
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate, resolve the situation or refer the consumer for hospitalization.
• Effectively collaborates with the collaborating physician if indicated, referral physicians, treatment team members and outside sources in the delivery of clinical services.
• Effectively demonstrates the application of child/adolescent specific competencies.
• Evaluates for side-effects of medication, particularly tardive dyskinesia and effectively addresses the problem.
• Practices appropriate standards of care.
• Written prescriptions adhere to recommended dose and other information as identified in the PDR.
• Practices according to the Certified Nurse Practitioner Protocol as outlined by the Alabama Board of Nursing
• Prescribes medications per the approved formulary for Certified Nurse Practitioner as approved by the Alabama Board of Nursing and Alta Pointe policy and procedures
• Effectively collaborates with supervising Medical Doctor in accordance with the signed protocol and formulary.
• Seeks clinical supervision and consultation as needed
• Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement
• Actively works to enhance clinical skills
• Documents per AltaPointe policy in a timely fashion
• Documents appropriate, complete, and clinically comprehensive psychiatric evaluations per AltaPointe policy
• Documents in a clear and concise manner, consumer symptoms and treatment
• Documents legibly
• Completes all documentation and paperwork as per AltaPointe policy
• Follows Department of Medical Records guidelines for documentation
• Reports adverse incidents involving consumers to the Performance Improvement department per AltaPointe policy and procedures for review.
• Effectively manages caseload based on consumer needs
• Meets AltaPointe productivity standards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level