Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – Oncology

Job Description

St. Elizabeth Physicians is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join their growing Oncology team. This role offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, a great place to live and work, and a substantial referral base.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for oncology patients, including assessment of depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, trauma-related conditions, and serious mental illness.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans, including psychopharmacologic management and supportive interventions.
• Provide ongoing medication management with careful consideration of oncology treatments, side effects, and drug interactions.
• Collaborate closely with medical oncologists, APPs, social workers, psychologists, palliative care, and nursing staff.
• Provide patient and family education regarding psychiatric diagnoses, treatment options, medications, and symptom management.
• Participate in multidisciplinary care conferences and contribute to coordinated treatment planning.
• Accurately document all patient encounters, assessments, and plans of care in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Adhere to all regulatory, compliance, safety, and quality standards.
• Serve as a resource to oncology staff regarding mental health symptom recognition and management.
• Promote a safe, therapeutic, and supportive care environment for patients and families.

Required Skills And Knowledge

• Advanced practice knowledge including: Psychiatry and behavioral health assessment, Psychopharmacology, Psychosocial and family systems, Diagnostic evaluation and clinical decision-making, Crisis assessment and intervention.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, oncology care environments, and integrated behavioral health models.
• Knowledge of safety hazards and precautions to establish and maintain a safe work environment.
• Knowledge of health promotion, risk identification, and patient education principles.
• Knowledge of community, professional, and educational mental health resources.

Other Required Skills And Abilities

• Strong oral and written communication skills, including interviewing, documentation, consultation, and education.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR).
• Skills in time management, case management, problem-solving, crisis intervention, and multitasking.
• Ability to analyze complex clinical data and draw appropriate conclusions.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply clinical guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, families, clinicians, and the public.
• Demonstrated success working in a team-based, multidisciplinary care model.
• Ability to work independently while achieving effective outcomes and on-time performance.
• Attention to detail with accurate, timely follow-through.
• Responsible utilization of resources and consistent demonstration of initiative and professionalism.
• Willing cooperation with other departments and work groups.

Required Education, Licensure, and Credentialing

• (Kentucky) Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited PMHNP program.
• Board Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) through ANCC.
• Active, unrestricted Kentucky APRN license or ability to obtain prior to start.
• Active Kentucky RN license.
• DEA registration (or ability to obtain).
• Prescriptive authority in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
• BLS certification (ACLS preferred based on practice setting).
• Eligible for and able to obtain hospital credentialing and payer enrollment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with oncology, medically complex, or medically ill populations.
• Experience in integrated behavioral health or consultation-liaison psychiatry.
• Familiarity with psychotropic medication management in patients receiving chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or radiation.
• Experience working in outpatient specialty or hospital-based settings.

About St. Elizabeth

St. Elizabeth Physicians is a physician-led multi-specialty physician group organization consisting of 517 physicians, 334 advanced practice providers, and more than 2,000 non-provider associates. They serve more than 409,000 patients in their more than 121 conveniently located practices in Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. In partnership with St. Elizabeth Healthcare, they are transforming how care is delivered in their region. St. Elizabeth Physicians is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or any other characteristic that is protected by state or federal law.