Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

About the role

The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN/APRN) at Cumberland County ME based in Portland, provides comprehensive, patient-centered medical care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic conditions. Working collaboratively with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams, the APN delivers high-quality, evidence-based care in accordance with scope of practice, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies. This is a per diem position.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including medical history, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions within scope of practice.
• Prescribe medications, treatments, and therapeutic interventions in accordance with state regulations and organizational policy.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests and laboratory results.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized treatment plans.
• Provide patient education, health promotion, disease prevention, and counseling services.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, behavioral health providers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care.
• Document all patient encounters accurately and timely within the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Participate in on-call coverage, clinical rotations, or shift coverage as assigned.
• Adhere to infection control standards, medication management policies, and controlled substance regulations.
• Participate in quality improvement, utilization review, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or Doctorate in Nursing from an accredited Advanced Practice program required.
• Active, unrestricted Advanced Practice Nurse license in the state of practice.
• National certification as a Nurse Practitioner (ANCC or AANP) required.
• DEA registration and controlled substance authority (as applicable).
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1–3 years of clinical experience as an Advanced Practice Nurse preferred.
• Experience in primary care, urgent care, behavioral health, or correctional health preferred.

Skills

• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Proficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems.
• Commitment to ethical practice, patient-centered care, and professionalism.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made, upon written request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. May be required to stand, sit, walk, reach, bend, kneel, crouch, or stretch for prolonged periods. Ability to communicate effectively and understand written and verbal communication. Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.