Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
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Title
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Department
Provider
Supervisor
Chief Medical Officer
Job Type
Full-Time
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Range
$108,000 - $120,000
Schedule
Monday - Friday
Work Location
West Clinic
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Work collaboratively with a physician and/or mental health provider of record (if one exists) to provide comprehensive adult and adolescent mental health services.
2. Through patient evaluation, determine a differential diagnosis and plan for intervention.
3. Adhere to standards via identified text and/or via office practice standard protocols.
4. Maintain a customer-oriented approach to meeting patient needs expediently, involving the familyin the plan of care as appropriate.
5. Maintain confidentiality and patient privacy.
6. Document care provided; meeting standards for quarterly chart reviews.
7. Seek consultations as appropriate and act asa consultant as requested.
8. Facilitate the process of ethical decision-making as appropriate.
9. Perform comprehensive assessments and refer patients for further care and services within the larger community.
10. Utilize teaching-learning theory with patients and their families to influence patient outcomes.
11. Identify the learning needs of various populations and contribute to the development of educational programs to meet those needs.
12. Identify system-specific problems that require evaluation and/or change; work with appropriate staff to resolve these issues by participating in performance improvement processes.
13. Takes an active role in contributing to improving office functioning.
14. Maintains professional courtesy at all times.
15. Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Required
Knowledge of advanced principles of health promotion, prevention and motivation
Knowledge of protocols in general and an ability to quickly gain specific knowledge of the Center’s current operational protocols
Knowledge of medical terminology and appropriate abbreviations
Demonstrates knowledge of the Texas Medical Practice Act
Ability to document, with clarity, all information relevant to a patient’s needs
Ability to effectively present information in small group situations to patients, Center staff, and the general public
Ability to use office equipment including but not limited to computers, fax machines, telephones and copiers
Preferred
Spanish speaking and writing skills
Credentials and Experience
Required
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with an Advance Practice Nursing degree in Psychiatry.
Current certification from the Texas Board of Nursing Examiners to practice as an Advance Practice Nurse –Family Nurse Practitioner in the State of Texas
Annual continuing education as required by Board specialty
Must be registered and have current DEA, DPS and other such certificates to legally operate as an Advance Nurse Practitioner in the State of Texas
Hospital privileges at designated area hospitals if required for specialty
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Healthcare Professionals Certification
Preferred
One (1) year of practice experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner giving direct patient care
Special Requirements
The employee must be able to lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination. Requires sitting, standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours. Requires frequent exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to work with a moderate noise level in the work environment is required.
The above information is intended to describe the most important aspects of the job. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties and skills required in order to perform the work. The health center reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the business need arises. Additionally, this job description is not intended as an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and the Center continues to maintain its status as an at-will employer. If the essential functions of this position cannot be performed in a satisfactory manner by the employee, reasonable accommodations may be made.