Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Company: Oceans Healthcare
Location: Broussard
Posted on: March 19, 2023
Job Description:
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.RequirementsEducational / 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.
Keywords: Oceans Healthcare, Lafayette , Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Healthcare , Broussard, Louisiana
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