Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - West

Rural Health Group, Inc.; Henderson, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

CME allowance

FTCA malpractice coverage

Paid Time Off

Major holidays off

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Rural Health Group, Inc. in northeastern North Carolina seeks an experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to deliver patient-centered care in outpatient primary care settings.

The role supports rural practice with clinics across Henderson, Stovall, Lake Gaston, Twin County, and Norlina. Requirements include a PMHNP degree, North Carolina APRN license, DEA registration, and at least two years of direct patient care.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 2 years of direct patient care in a clinical setting.
• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing with specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health.
• Current licensure as a PMHNP.
• Active and unrestricted Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license for North Carolina.
• Current DEA registration and prescriptive authority.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostics.
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.
• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications.
• Coordinate with primary care, social workers and other RHG team members.
• Provide follow-up evaluations and monitor treatment adherence.

Skills

PMHNP

Clinical Judgment

Team Collaboration

Education

PMHNP degree

Job description

Rural Health Group, Inc., located in scenic northeastern North Carolina, is seeking an experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide excellent quality patient-centered health care in an outpatient primary care setting.We seek an individual who is committed to rural practice with the desire to establish roots in the community.
This position would serve RHG's clinics located on the "west side" of our service area. These clinics include:

• Henderson
• Stovall
• Lake Gaston (Littleton)
• Twin County (Hollister)
• Norlina

RHG welcomes applications from qualified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, with a preference for candidates who have at least two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic tests.
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.
• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic and psychiatric medications for a range of mental health conditions.
• Collaborate with primary care providers, social workers and other members of the Rural Health Group team to coordinate integrated care.
• Conduct follow-up evaluations, monitor treatment effectiveness and treatment adherence.
• Educate and communicate treatment options and plans, treatment adherence and coping strategies to patients and families.
• Provide crisis intervention, support and stabilization for individuals experiencing suicidal ideation, aggressive behavior or other emotional or psychiatric distress which may include a wide range of acute mental health symptoms. Coordinate emergency care and ongoing care as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, adhering to all ethical, professional, confidentiality, and legal standards.
• Other duties as required include but are not limited to quality improvement, public education, and improving mental health in the rural community.
• Must be available to work full-time on site at Rural Health Group in Northeastern North Carolina.

Successful candidates will demonstrate the Rural Health Group Core Competencies, which include:

• Good Judgment
• Communication/Customer Service/Teamwork
• Passion
• Honesty
• Responsibility
• Job-Specific Skill Set

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 2 years of direct patient care in a clinical setting.
• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing with specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health.
• Current licensure as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
• Active and unrestricted Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license for North Carolina.
• Current DEA registration and prescriptive authority

RHG is a well-established primary care practice founded in 1974. We need individuals committed to a rural practice with the desire to establish roots in the community.Our positions qualify for NHSCScholars, Loan Repayment Program (LRP), and Students to Service (S2S).
No outstanding medical student loans? Ask us about a potential state high needs bonus option.

As a Community Health Center, we see everyone - those with NC Medicaid, NC Health Choice, Medicare, private insurance, and the uninsured. RHG is a Federally Qualified Health Center and Patient Centered Medical Home dedicated to serving our region's underserved through:

• 15FM/IM primary care offices plus 1 pediatrics office, 1 OB/GYN office and 2 school based health center programs
• 3 dental offices
• 4 in-house pharmacies and 340b pharmacy services
• Integrated Behavioral Health
• Case Management and RN ACO Care Managers
• Community-Based Outreach Department, including Migrant/Seasonal Farm Worker, Infectious Disease, Cancer, Diabetes, etc.

Our providersinclude: Family Physician, Internist, Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Pediatrician, OB/GYN, CNM, Dentist, Clinical Pharmacist, Psychiatrist, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
In addition to competitive salary & benefits, we offer:

• Signing bonus and (if applicable) relocation allowance
• Annual CME allowance of up to $3000 & up to 40 hours
• Malpractice insurance covered through Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Closed on major holidays
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution at 2 years
• Professional fees and dues are reimbursed
• As an FQHC with a medical HPSA score of 20, our medical provider positions qualify for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program, S2S,and Scholars. Our NP positions also qualify for NURSE Corps. (Ask us about a potential state high needs service area bonus if you do not need loan repayment.)

EOE. Federal and State Criminal Background Checks andDrug Screenrequired for all positions.Influenza vaccine is also acondition of employment.
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