Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Full Time Nurse Practitioner Needed

Shift:

Sunday-Thursday & Tuesday-Saturday

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates proficiency in administering the fundamentals of the nursing processes.
• Obtains history and effectively assesses the patient’s physical, psychosocial, environmental, and self-care abilities. Records vital signs, note changes and pursues more specific investigations as needed.
• Demonstrates clinical understanding of both drug and alcohol toxicity by correctly identifying patients in a state of detoxification and identifying withdrawal signs correctly and consistently.
• Uses care plan as basis for providing safe and therapeutic care to patients.
• Consistently follows established standards, policies and procedures in providing nursing care.
• Review of patient records indicates that an emotional/behavioral evaluation is conducted on each patient. Evidence of on-going reassessments is consistently reflected in patient’s treatment plan and progress notes.
• Writes admission order, submit medication order and develop medically managed detoxification protocol for each client within appropriate time frame.
• Conducts medication management for clients throughout their stabilization/treatment period by prescribing medications as necessary.
• Be available and responsive during emergency situations as deemed necessary.
• Consistently respects the confidential nature of patient and facility information by following all release of information policies and procedures and by refraining from improperly divulging information.
• Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility to changes in the work environment.
• Any other duties as instructed by management.
• Acquire and maintain all CEU, CPR, trainings, etc. as required by DMHA and JCAHO

Prescribe some medications

• Ordering diagnostic tests and operating some kinds of equipment in the medical environment
• Evaluating test results to determine underlying physiological reasons for patient symptoms
• Diagnosing medical conditions and devising treatment plans designed to alleviate pain and to stop the progress of diseases and conditions
• Supervising the activities of nurses and other staff in clinics and hospitals to ensure tasks are completed promptly and patients receive the best care possible
• Educating patients and families about medical conditions and treatment plans
• Collaborating with others in the health care field to share knowledge, create treatment regimens and diagnose patients with unusual or difficult sets of symptoms
• Collecting and compiling information and samples from patients
• Performing scientific procedures using cell cultures and other biological materials

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Addiction Medicine
• Psychiatry

Experience:

• Addiction medicine: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Mishawaka, IN 46544 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $110,000 - $140,000