Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

UMass Chan Medical School; Pocasset (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Chan Medical School seeks a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive behavioral health care to adults in inpatient or outpatient settings. The PMHNP will work within a multidisciplinary team serving adults with complex bio-psycho-social needs.

Requirements include MSN or DNP in PMH, PMHNP-BC certification, MA licensure, DEA registration, and Massachusetts CS certificate. This is a 100% on-site position at Cape Cod & Islands Community Mental Health Center in

Qualifications

• Requires MSN or DNP with PMH concentration.
• PMHNP-BC board certification by ANCC.
• Current, unrestricted MA licensure as PMHNP.
• DEA registration and eligibility for Medicare/Medicaid.
• Massachusetts Controlled Substance Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, wholistic behavioral health care including psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care of adult patients in accordance with professional standards.
• Prescribe psychiatric/medical medications as appropriate.
• Monitor efficacy and side effects of medications; perform AIMS testing as required.
• Assess patient capacity for informed treatment decisions.
• Coordinate with community care providers to ensure continuity of care and discharge planning.
• Participate in site-based performance improvement and Joint Commission activities.

Skills

PMHNP

Behavioral health care

Adult patient care

Education

MSN or DNP with PMH concentration

PMHNP-BC board certification

Job description

General Summary Of Position

Reporting to the Facility Medical Director, the psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) provides comprehensive behavioral health care to adult patients in either an inpatient or outpatient setting. The patient population served consists of adults with chronic and persistent mental health conditions served by the states mental health authority. Patients have complex bio-psycho-social needs and may be forensically involved.

General Summary Of Position

Reporting to the Facility Medical Director, the psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) provides comprehensive behavioral health care to adult patients in either an inpatient or outpatient setting. The patient population served consists of adults with chronic and persistent mental health conditions served by the states mental health authority. Patients have complex bio-psycho-social needs and may be forensically involved.

Major Responsibilities

• Provide direct, wholistic behavioral health care including psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care of adult patients in accordance with generally accepted standards of psychiatric-mental health advanced practice nursing and within the scope of practice and licensure.
• Prescribe psychiatric/medical medications
• Provide on-going medication monitoring for efficacy and side effects from psychiatric medications performing AIMS testing as required by facility protocol
• Assess patient's capacity for making informed treatment decisions
• Work collaboratively with community care providers to assess patients' needs, ensure continuity of care as patients prepare for transition and discharge into the community, and develop appropriate discharge/aftercare plans.
• Participate in site-based performance improvement and ongoing Joint Commission compliance activities in accordance with job responsibilities
• Order laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures as clinically indicated
• Obtain histories and perform physical examinations
• Communicate findings in a comprehensive and organized fashion verbally and in writing
• Make appropriate, timely referrals and initiates treatments based on policies and procedures,
• Document health problems and plan of care in accordance with record keeping/electronic medical records standards
• Implement care in a knowledgeable, safe and cost-effective manner, utilizing therapeutic regimens approved by the physician and in accordance with established regulations, policies, and procedures
• Evaluates and documents patient progress and response to prescribed interventions
• Make referrals as necessary to the physician or other health team members
• Serve as a resource to other professionals or non-professional personnel providing instructions
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with a concentration in psychiatric mental health nursing. Board certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Psychiatric -Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
• Current, unrestricted licensure as a psychiatric-mental health Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Must have or be able to obtain Federal DEA Registration and be eligible to participate in both Medicare and Medicaid
• Must have or be able to obtain Massachusetts Controlled Substance Certificate

This position is 100% on-site. Cape Cod & Islands Community Mental Health Center - Pocasset, MA

The PMHNP is responsible for providing direct clinical care to adult patients under the supervision of the Facility Medical Director. The PMHNP is a part of a multi-disciplinary team and participates in regular clinical and risk consultation meetings, as well as quality and performance improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will posess both a depth and breadth of adult psychiatric experience and commitment to public sector psychiatry.

The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.