Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - PRN Weekends

Oceans Healthcare; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Haven Behavioral Healthcare, an Oceans Healthcare Company, is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to assess, diagnose, and treat patients with mental health needs. The PMHNP collaborates with psychiatrists to create treatment plans, prescribes medications, orders tests, and maintains medical records in compliance with Joint Commission and state regulations.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, ongoing patient education, and adherence to performance improvement

Qualifications

• Must hold a Master’s degree in Nursing and an active RN license.
• Certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) in the practicing state.
• Ability to work flexibly, exercise judgment, and follow regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing, conducting, and prescribing medications for psychiatric-mental health patients.
• Provide emergency psychiatric services and psycho-social examinations.
• Develop and manage treatment plans with clinical evaluation.
• Collaborate with primary care providers and families.
• Perform invasive procedures as required.
• Educate patients on health promotion and disease prevention.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

CPR certification

Behavioral health de-escalation

Flexible schedule

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

RN license

PMHNP certification

Job description

Haven Behavioral Healthcare, an Oceans Healthcare Company, is a behavioral healthcare system providing high-quality, specialty behavioral health services for individuals with mental health and substance abuse issues. Our success is a reflection of the excellence and dedication of our employees at every level of our facilities. The culture of our hospitals is built around service. All jobs performed on our team are worthwhile and every employee makes a difference. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow personally and professionally while delivering compassionate, quality care we encourage you to explore career opportunities with Haven.

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating the mental health needs of the patient. The PMHNP works collaboratively with the psychiatrist to formulate treatment plans, prescribe medications, order and interpret results from laboratory tests, provide patient education, prepare medical records and refer patients in accordance with Joint Commission, Federal and State regulations, Oceans’ Mission, policies and procedures and Performance Improvement Standards.

Essential Functions:

• Diagnosing, conducting, and prescribing medications for patients having psychiatric-mental health problems.
• Responsible for providing emergency psychiatric services, physician and psycho-social examinations of their patients.
• Developing appropriate treatment plan and providing effective management of patient care with proper evaluation.
• Consulting with patients and families having multiple and complex disorders; and working in a collaborative and integrative roles with primary healthcare providers.
• Performing invasive procedures.
• Educating patients on positive health promoting lifestyle choices and diseases, injury and illness prevention.

Requirements

Educational / Experience Requirements:

• Must have a Master’s degree in Nursing. Current RN License in the state where practicing, and certification to practice as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in the state where practicing.

Qualifications / Skills:

• Must be flexible with work schedule. Involves discretion and independent action within prescribed limits. This position requires a sound knowledge of nursing practice.
• Should demonstrate the ability to solve practical problems and utilize appropriate steps for problem resolution, ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form, and ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Must be competent in the areas of interpersonal communications, excellent verbal and written skills, knowledge of Medicare and regulatory and credentialing criteria standards, knowledge of safety standards, spread of organisms, and the adult learning process. Must be competent in the provision of nursing care. Must successfully complete CPR certification and an Oceans approved behavioral health de-escalation program.

Work Environment:

• Subject to many interruptions. Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries. This position can be high paced and stressful; must be able to cope mentally and physically to atmosphere. Work requires spending approximately 90% or more of the time inside a building that offers protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.