Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Reserve Health, PC; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Reserve Health, PC in the Charlotte area seeks a full-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to work on-site at Gaston County Jail in Gastonia, NC. You will perform psychiatric evaluations, develop treatment plans, and manage psychotropic medications within a multidisciplinary team focused on patient-centered care.

You will provide patient education, participate in crisis intervention when needed, and contribute to quality improvement efforts while maintaining thorough clinical documentation and

Qualifications

• RN and PMHNP license in NC (unrestricted) or eligibility
• Master's or Doctoral in Nursing; national PMHNP certification preferred
• Ability to provide independent clinical decision-making and crisis assessment

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and develop evidence-based treatment plans
• Manage psychotropic medications and monitor treatment effectiveness
• Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, and other mental health team members
• Provide patient education and participate in quality improvement activities

Skills

Mental Health Nursing

Nurse Practitioner

Advanced Practice

Medication management

Crisis assessment

Treatment planning

EHR proficiency

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing

PMHNP certification preferred

Job description

Company Description

Reserve Health, PC is a multidisciplinary medical group that has been serving patients in the greater Charlotte area since 2016. The team is composed of highly skilled professionals who provide high-quality, patient-centered care and health education across multiple service lines. Reserve Health offers primary care, specialized services for public safety personnel, comprehensive medical and mental health resources for correctional environments.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner role based in Gaston County Jail in Gastonia, NC. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans, and manage psychotropic medications for individuals with a range of mental health conditions. Daily responsibilities include conducting follow-up visits, monitoring treatment effectiveness, coordinating care with physicians, therapists, and other members of the mental health team, and maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation. The role also involves providing patient education, supporting crisis intervention when needed, and collaborating with internal and external partners to ensure continuity of care. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is expected to participate in quality improvement activities and uphold Reserve Health's commitment to patient-centered, cost-effective mental health care.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in Mental Health Nursing and Nursing, with a strong clinical foundation in assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic interventions.
• Licensure and experience as a Nurse Practitioner, including proficiency in advanced practice nursing and independent clinical decision-making.
• Proficiency in Mental Health Care and Psychiatric Care, including medication management, crisis assessment, and long-term treatment planning.
• Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) and Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) license in the state of North Carolina, or eligibility to obtain.
• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program, with national certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and with diverse patient populations.
• Experience in outpatient psychiatric settings, integrated care, or correctional health environments is beneficial.
• Competence with electronic health records (EHR), clinical documentation standards, and adherence to regulatory and ethical guidelines.