Inpatient Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Independent Status

About the role

The Advance Practice Nurse (APN) provides psychiatric care to patients. APN provides services to individuals impacted by a variety of behavioral health (addiction/substance abuse and mental health) issues, recognizing that the individuals we serve often have experienced trauma that affects their development and adjustment. APN demonstrates a warm and welcoming empathic, hopeful attitude, conveying a philosophy of dual recovery. APN will be trained in trauma-informed care and will work to help provide services in an environment that is sensitive and responsive which will prevent victimization, abuse, or trauma as a result of the care received.

Responsibilities

• Interprets and evaluates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Administers, dispenses, and prescribes drugs and provides treatment within the APN’s scope of practice and consistent with the APN’s skills, training, and competence.
• May administer and dispense controlled substances on a case‑by‑case basis consistent with collaborative agreement with Center psychiatrist.
• Provides counseling and instruction regarding patient problems.
• Completes all clinical documentation in a timely fashion as prescribed in policy and procedure.
• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• When seeing a patient with conditions which are beyond the education, training, competency or scope of practice of the APN, the APN will consult with or refer the patient to the collaborating Physician.
• All significantly abnormal lab and EKG results will be discussed with the Physician.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of professional nursing theory and skills in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to providing ongoing patient care.
• Considerable knowledge in the development and maintenance of quality assurance.
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures, as well as the ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and successfully completed an approved PMHNP program.
• Maintain licensure.
• Possess psychiatric certification or be in the process of achieving this certification.
• Obtain and maintain a valid Missouri APN license.
• Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record.