PMHNP - Inpatient Psychiatric ER (24/7)

BEACON BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT SERVICES; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Precise Mind is seeking experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) for an inpatient, 24/7 psychiatric emergency service at Merit Health Hospital in Jackson, MS. The role focuses on rapid evaluations, crisis intervention, stabilization, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates possess PMHNP-BC, Mississippi APRN license, DEA registration, and at least 2 years of PMHNP experience.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited PMHNP program.
• Current and unrestricted Mississippi APRN license.
• Board Certification as a PMHNP (PMHNP-BC).
• Current DEA registration or ability to obtain prior to employment.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical PMHNP experience.
• Strong psychiatric assessment, crisis intervention, and psychopharmacology skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments for patients in acute crises.
• Assess and manage patients with suicidal ideation, psychosis, mood disorders, agitation.
• Provide crisis intervention, stabilization, and medication management.
• Perform suicide risk assessments and evaluate safety concerns.
• Determine levels of care including admission or referral to outpatient services.
• Collaborate with ED staff, psychiatrists, nursing, and other clinicians.
• Complete timely EMR documentation.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.

Skills

Psychiatric assessment

Crisis intervention

Independent practice

EMR documentation

Education

MSN/DMN PMHNP program

Mississippi APRN license

PMHNP-BC certification

DEA registration

2+ years PMHNP experience

Tools

EMR (Electronic Medical Records)

Job description

Precise Mind is seeking experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) for an inpatient, 24/7 psychiatric emergency service at Merit Health Hospital in Jackson, MS. The role focuses on rapid evaluations, crisis intervention, stabilization, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates possess PMHNP-BC, Mississippi APRN license, DEA registration, and at least 2 years of PMHNP experience.