Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Duties And Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, including mental health assessments, diagnostic interviews, and physical exams.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans tailored to the patient’s mental health needs.
• Prescribe medications and manage psychiatric treatments in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Educate patients and families about mental health disorders, treatment options, and coping strategies.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations and confidentiality requirements.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Refers patients to community resources or specialists when appropriate.
• Adheres to company policies and CDC guidelines related to infection control.
• Upholds strict HIPAA compliance protocols.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Other Duties

• Promotes and demonstrates Hope values of: Gospel motivation, Prayer, Excellence, Stewardship, Patience, Thankfulness, Humility, Service, Dignity through Relationship and Hospitality and Joy.
• Absolute confidentiality of Hope Christian Health Center finances and patient-related information.
• Maintains a courteous and professional demeanor.
• Always maintains integrity in a fast paced and high-demand environment.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Active Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) license in Nevada.
• National certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).
• Active BLS certification - required.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Successful completion of a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program from an accredited program or school.

Key Competencies For Success

• Faith to believe that Hope is a ministry of God, exemplifying the love of Christ, and held and directed by the Holy Spirit.
• Ability to operate general office machinery (computers, calculators, copy/fax machine, telephones, etc.).
• Outstanding ability to build interpersonal relationships at all levels.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated passion for community health care.
• Proven leadership, teambuilding, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to maintain integrity in a fast paced and high-demand environment.
• Proven ability to manage performance goals.
• Ability to interact with people from all ethnic backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles; ability to understand and respond appropriately, effectively, and sensitively to special populations.

Typical Physical Demands

• Occasional standing, walking, lifting, reaching, kneeling, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.
• Frequent sitting.
• Manual dexterity.
• Good reading eyesight and vision for close work.
• Ability to communicate by speaking and hearing in person or on the phone.
• Ability to travel to various locations.