Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Nursing ...

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionXpress Wellness Urgent Care is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practioner or Advanced Practice Provider to join our team of healthcare professionals. As a PMHNP, you will be responsible for providing behavioral health services to residents of residential, skilled, group and other long-term care facilites. We are looking for a compassionate and knowledgeable individual with great attention for detail and an ability to work well under pressure. If you are passionate about healthcare and enjoy helping others, we encourage you to apply.ResponsibilitiesPerforms initial psychiatric evaluation for patients referred for behavioral health services by Primary Care Physician.Provides routine follow up visits to patients referred and evaluated for behavioral health consultation services.Monitor efficacy, tolerability, and continued necessity of medication treatment(s).Monitor and measure progress of any behavioral interventions, as indicated. Provide documenation for initial and follow up visits as outlined by State and federal guidelines.Provide documenation for initial and follow up visits as outlined by state and federal guidelines.Discuss patients identified as being in need of additional specialty mental health care (e.g., community mental health center, day hospital orinpatient level of care, etc.) with Director of Nursing "DON" or their designee, providing clinical direction regarding treatment interventions indicated until patients are engaged in such care.When staff request psychiatric intervention for a patient (when unable to evaluate in person) clearly communicate to Dierctor of Nursing or their designee the treatment recommendations and/or related medication orders.Provide oversight on federally mandated psychotropic reduction trials as allowed by facility guidelines.Seeks consultation as indicated.Ability to synthesize medical and psychiatric data and formulate effective and evidence based clinical recommendations.Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting.Complete documentation in timely fashion, for inclusion in facility record system.Manages special projects and duties as assigned. This is a safety-sensitive position.RequirementsCurrent Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant licenseBoard Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Experienced FNP, AGNPState and federal licensure requirements including DEA.BLS certificationKnowledge of state and federal regulations including OSHA, HIPAA, blood borne pathogens and others.Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced and high-stress environmentKnowledge and experience with electronic medical record systemsUnderstanding of medical coding and billing.Strong decision-making and problem-solving skillsAbility to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals and staff.Competent with common PC applications including Internet, Email and Microsoft Office.BenefitsXpress Wellness offers a great working environment with the following perks:Work-life balance with a Flexible scheduleMalpractice coverage provided

Created: 2025-05-04