PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Phoebe Putney Health System; Albany (GA); In loco; USD 110.000 - 140.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Phoebe Putney Health System seeks a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up across the lifespan. You will work with physicians, therapists, nurses, and other professionals to develop individualized care plans that support behavioral health and wellness.

You will conduct evaluations, diagnose conditions, collaborate with care teams, educate patients and families, and maintain compliant documentation to

Competenze

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Current PMHNP certification.
• Active APRN licensure in state.
• BLS certification required.
• Behavioral health experience preferred.
• 3 years supervision/independent decision making in major nursing area preferred.

Mansioni

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments.
• Diagnose and manage mental health conditions.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans.
• Provide patient and family education on treatment plans and wellness.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams for coordinated care.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and organizational goals.

Formazione

Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing

PMHNP certification

APRN licensure

BLS certification

Behavioral health experience

Supervision/independent decision making experience

Descrizione del lavoro

Join a collaborative team dedicated to delivering compassionate, patient-centered behavioral healthcare while making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Job Summary

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) provides comprehensive mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care for patients across the lifespan. Working collaboratively with physicians, therapists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, the PMHNP develops and implements individualized treatment plans to support patients' behavioral health and wellness needs.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Conducting psychiatric evaluations and assessments.
• Diagnosing and managing mental health conditions.
• Developing, implementing, and monitoring individualized treatment plans.
• Providing patient and family education regarding treatment plans and wellness strategies.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary care teams to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient care.
• Maintaining accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation.
• Participating in quality improvement initiatives and support organizational goals for patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Current Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification.
• Active or eligible state Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Previous behavioral health or psychiatric practice experience preferred.
• 3 years experience in supervision and independent decision making in major nursing area preferred