Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Anew Era•Newport Beach, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) provides direct clinical services for a variety of psychiatric conditions in an outpatient setting as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer. The age range is based on the scope of practice of the individual. Due to the nature of our behavioral health care model, willingness to work with patients with substance use disorders is preferred, as well as experience with Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). If there is not past experience with TMS, a willingness to learn is needed. This is a part-time role and work is performed on-site.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Nursing, Health Care or other related field
Possess and maintain an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner licensure in state of practice
Proficient understanding of TMS treatment protocols
Ability to engage patients in the therapy, or a willingness to learn
Ability to use electronic medical records
Must agree to and sign a pre-employment arbitration agreement

Nice To Haves

Willingness to work with patients with substance use disorders is preferred
Experience with Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
If there is not past experience with TMS, a willingness to learn is needed

Responsibilities

Evaluate scheduled patients consistent with prevailing practices standards. This includes collection of psychiatric history, relevant medical history, social and family history, mental status exam, diagnosis and devising a treatment recommendation
Establish rapport with patient and relevant members of their social system to assist them in understanding and accepting treatment recommendations within a shared decision-making model
Prescribe and implement treatment consistent with diagnosis and relevant standards, including the prescription of medications consistent with the ARNP’s scope of practice
Complete records accurately and in a timely fashion. Generally, this means the same day of the service provided, but no later than one week after seen
Code services consistent with ethical and legal billing standards while supporting billing adequate to support the position financially
Strive to seek 80% productivity based upon CPT code time elements. Extra time is allotted to complete an initial evaluation per utilization policy for medical services
Cooperate with other medical services around vacation coverage, both direct and medication refills as necessary
Collaborate with internal and external clinicians, administrative staff and management staff to provide the best care to all clients/patients
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor