Advanced Practice Nurse

CMPI Coastal Medical Physicians, Inc., d/b/a Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care; United States; On-site; USD 128,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown Medicine – Primary Care in Providence, RI seeks a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMH-NP) to provide independent psychiatric care within the Integrated Behavioral Health Program in Primary Care. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to evaluate and treat adults and children with psychiatric conditions.

The role requires RI APRN licensure, PMHNP certification, and experience in psychopharmacology and crisis intervention, with a focus on patient-centered,

Qualifications

• Must hold current licensure to practice as an APRN in Rhode Island.
• PMHNP specialization with advanced psychiatric assessment and treatment training.
• National PMHNP certification and eligibility for RI/MA APRN licensure.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat adults and pediatrics with psychiatric illnesses.
• Provide psychopharmacologic management and crisis intervention.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary services and provide education on mental health.

Skills

PMH-NP certification

Crisis intervention

Psychopharmacology

Education

Master's or Doctoral in Nursing (PMHNP)

Job description

SUMMARY

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMH-NP) is a Registered Nurse prepared at the Master’s level and certified as an advanced practice nurse in mental health. The PMH-NP has advanced knowledge and clinical skills in psychiatric diagnoses and treatment, which may include prescriptive authority, individual, group and family psychotherapy, crisis intervention, case management and consultation. In the Integrated Behavioral Health Program within Primary Care, the PMH-NP works in various positions involved in evaluation, treatment and care of adults and pediatrics with psychiatric illness and or emotional/behavioral disturbances. The PMH-NP practices as an independent member of the health care team, collaborating with other health professionals to provide mental health care to patients.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence, as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

SCOPE OF PRACTICE

The PMH-NP is an independently licensed clinician whose practice can include the following:

• Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of individuals with acute and chronic psychiatric illnesses or emotional/behavior disturbances
• Psychopharmacologic management
• Crisis intervention and emergency evaluations
• Coordination and integration of multidisciplinary services for patients with psychiatric problems
• Provide comprehensive psychiatric mental health education
• Support of individuals and their families around issues of life changes and/or catastrophic events
• Clinical supervision and consultation
• Advocacy for individuals with mental health issues and their families
• Timely and accurate completion of all documents as per the policies and procedures of individual department in which he/she is employed.

EDUCATION

Must have current licensure to practice as an Advance Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island. Master's or doctoral degree in nursing from an accredited advanced practice nursing program with specialization as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). Graduate education must include advanced psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, psychopharmacology, treatment, and supervised clinical training across the lifespan. National PMHNP certification and eligibility for Rhode Island and Massachusetts APRN licensure required. Nurses whose position includes prescriptive authority, must have current Federal DEA# and fulfill all mandates per state law. In addition, must hold a current APRN CNS or PMH- and Controlled Substance registration in the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

EXPERIENCE

Three to five years’ clinical experience in working with patients with mental health needs. If working in an ambulatory setting 1 year of prescribing psychiatric medications is preferred. Experience in crisis intervention with patients with psychiatric-mental health issues.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None.

Pay Range: $127,504.00-$161,782.40

EEO Statement

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location

Brown Medicine - Primary Care - 909 North Main Street, Suite 300 Providence, Rhode Island 02904

Work Type

M-F 8:00am-4:30pm

Work Shift

Day

Daily Hours

8 hours

Driving Required

No

As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island. Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve. We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families. Join us and help build a healthier future for our patients - and for yourself.