Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Prime Healthcare; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

CME allowance and professional devpt.

Total Rewards package

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, Illinois is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our Inpatient Behavioral Health team. This role emphasizes practicing at the top of your license to deliver high-quality psychiatric care to adults in an acute inpatient setting.

You will collaborate with psychiatrists, nursing leadership, therapists, case managers, and social workers to assess, treat, stabilize, and support recovery.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited PMHNP program.
• Board Certification as PMHNP-BC.
• Active Illinois APRN license or ability to obtain.
• DEA registration or eligibility.
• Behavioral health or inpatient psychiatric experience preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments.
• Diagnose and manage acute psychiatric and behavioral health conditions.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychotropic medications.
• Participate in daily treatment team rounds and care conferences.
• Respond to psychiatric crises and support stabilization efforts.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the EMR.

Skills

PMHNP‑BC

Clinical judgment

Team collaboration

Psychiatric evaluation

Medication management

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in PMHNP

PMHNP-BC certification

Job description

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Bonus Amount

Variable

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Inpatient Behavioral Health

Mercy Medical Center | Aurora, Illinois A Prime Healthcare Hospital

Mercy Medical Center is seeking a compassionate and motivated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our growing Inpatient Behavioral Health team. This is an excellent opportunity to practice at the top of your license while providing high-quality psychiatric care to adult patients in an acute inpatient setting.

Working collaboratively with psychiatrists, nursing leadership, therapists, case managers, and social workers, you will play a key role in the assessment, treatment, stabilization, and recovery of patients experiencing acute mental health conditions. Inpatient psychiatric APPs are increasingly valued for their expertise in psychiatric evaluation, medication management, crisis intervention, and multidisciplinary care planning.

Position Highlights

• Full-time employed position
• Inpatient-only behavioral health practice
• Collaborative multidisciplinary treatment team
• Diverse and rewarding patient population
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• CME allowance and professional development support
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing behavioral health program
  
  

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments
• Diagnose and manage acute psychiatric and behavioral health conditions
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychotropic medications
• Participate in daily treatment team rounds and care conferences
• Respond to psychiatric crises and support stabilization efforts
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment, and recovery
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the EMR
  
  

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Board Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
• Active Illinois APRN license or ability to obtain
• DEA registration or eligibility
• Behavioral health or inpatient psychiatric experience preferred
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills
  
  

Pay Transparency

Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $125,000.00 to $140,000.00 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf