What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner/PA - Mental Health position at QUICKmed Urgent Care?
QUICKmed Urgent Care is looking for a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner/Physician Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNP) are responsible for assessing the mental health status of patients by studying their relevant medical history, performing comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, and identifying risk factors that might affect a patient's mental health.
Psychiatric nurse practitioners' work encompasses a broad spectrum of mental health services, including diagnosis of psychiatric disorders, management of mental health conditions, and delivery of psychotherapy. Delving deeper into the role, a psychiatric nurse practitioner focuses on patient-centered care
Work Model: Telehealth
Assistant to diagnose and treat health conditions, as well as promote good health practices.
As an advanced practice registered nurse, you’ll be our go-to person for ensuring the best patient care possible. The job description of a nurse practitioner includes conducting physical examinations, interpreting lab tests and overseeing patients’ health. You’ll be both a health practitioner and an educator, supporting disease prevention practices and helping people lead healthy lives. As a Nurse Practitioner, you’ll have to work closely with other healthcare professionals, so you should have a team spirit and a positive attitude. Patience, problem-solving skills and communication ability are important. If you’re dedicated to advancing your knowledge and clinical expertise through research and professional discourse, we’d like to meet you.
Responsibilities
- Uses current evidence-based practice, research and clinical knowledge to improve patient outcomes and reduce complications.
- Conducts mental health histories and assessments.
- Formulates behavioral health treatment plan and manages acute and chronic mental health needs within Primary Care Mental Health model of care.
- Provide treatment to clients with drug/opioid addiction.
- Provide assessment and medication consultation for primary care and behavioral health providers at for patients with complex behavioral health, developmental, or substance disorders.
- Orders laboratory and other diagnostic tests and evaluates data obtainedSkills
- Proven experience as Nurse Practitioner in a clinic, hospital, ER or other setting
- Primary Care experience preferred
- Mental Health experience required.
- Expertise in primary care, acute care and chronic care practices
- Knowledge of health and patient care regulations
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong ethics
- Team spirit with a positive attitude
- Patience and cool-headedness
- Willingness to continue gaining knowledge and clinical experience
- Valid nurse practitioner license (Ohio)
- Master’s degree; PhD is a plus
Job Type: Part-time
Expected hours: 16 – 24 per week
Medical Specialty:
- Emergency Medicine
- Primary Care
- Urgent Care
License/Certification:
- Ohio NP License (Required)
Work Location: In person
