PRN Advanced Practice Nurse (PMHNP) EPS

MHC Mental Health Cooperative, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

MHC Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a professional to provide psychiatric services within Emergency Psychiatric Services in Nashville, Tennessee. This role involves diagnosing and treating psychiatric emergent conditions, prescribing medications, and working collaboratively with medical teams.

The ideal candidate must hold a valid Tennessee APN license and exhibit high communication skills. This position is PRN (as needed) and requires occasional physical demands, including lifting and standing.

Qualifications

• Valid Tennessee Driver's License.
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).
• Acceptable Criminal Background Investigation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and diagnose psychiatric emergencies.
• Provide pharmacological treatment.
• Consult with MCRT when needed.

Skills

Psychiatry knowledge

High communication skills

Time management

Education

Valid Tennessee APN license with Psych & Mental Health Nurse Certification

Job description

Position Summary

To provide Psychiatric services to Emergency Psychiatric Services Schedule: PRN (as needed)

Position Responsibilities

• Evaluate and diagnose individuals who are experiencing a psychiatric emergent/urgent condition in EPS, face-to-face and/or by telehealth.
• Pharmacological treatment for patients including prescribing medications and using OrderConnect.
• Consult with MCRT when needed regarding dispositions from EPS services.
• Complete Certificates of Need (33-6-404’s) when clinically indicated and work collaboratively with MCRT to ensure hospitalization referral process is completed.
• Coordinate medical aspects of treatment with Nurse, Discharge Specialist Care Management Supervisor and/or Care Managers.
• Participate and provide supervision during daily report and provide consultation by phone when needed.
• Seek supervision from supervising MD as appropriate.
• Consult with outside providers regarding EPS consumers as needed.
• Follow protocols as established by the EPS Medical Director, Medical Director and Director of EPS.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Valid Tennessee APN license with Psych & Mental Health Nurse Certification

Essential Requirements for the Position

• Valid Tennessee Driver’s License
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
• Acceptable Criminal Background Investigation
• Personal Automobile Insurance

Core Competencies

1. Obtains up to date thorough knowledge of psychiatry and psychopharmacology
2. High level of communication skills with consumers
3. Familiarization with APA Practice Guidelines (American Psychiatric Association), current journals and other published information
4. Communication ability to communicate with different levels of consumers and co-workers
5. Good ability to do written evaluations
6. Time Management / Organization – Meet deadlines, Prepared for meetings
7. Progress Notes and Medication Orders are entered timely
8. Plan PTO in advance
9. Flexibility to adapt to different clinical settings when needed (Routine, Urgent, Emergent)

Joint Commission Competencies

• Provides consumer focused services to consumers and their supports in a culturally sensitive manner, that is specific to the consumer’s age and condition.
• Demonstrates emotional resilience and stability, adaptability, flexibility and tolerance of ambiguity and anxiety.
• Uses effective listening, nonverbal, explanatory, interviewing and writing skills to elicit and provide information.
• Displays sensitivity and responsiveness to consumers’ culture, age, gender, and disabilities.
• Uses information technology, applies medical information and clinical data systems to provide evidenced-based care.
• Assessments are complete and include accurate, thorough history-taking and required components of the mental status and/or physical exam.
• Applies evidence-based medicine to clinical decisions and demonstrates awareness of quality improvement measures and application to clinical practice.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the contexts and systems in which services are provided and able to apply this knowledge to improve care.
• Demonstrates ability to perform agency identified de-escalation and safety skills through agency-identified training and skills performance.

Reporting to this Position

None

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands include occasional standing, walking, sitting, use of hands, reaching, talking, hearing, and occasional lifting of up to 15 pounds. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and adjustment of focus. Noise level is usually moderate.

EEO Statement

Mental Health Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.