Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

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A Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is an advanced practice nurse who assesses, diagnoses, and treats mental health and substance abuse disorders across the lifespan. They provide comprehensive care by prescribing medication, performing psychotherapy, and creating individualized treatment plans in hospitals, private practices, and clinic

Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

 

Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

A Brief Overview
The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for planning and directing the delivery of primary heath care and health education programs in association with Methodist Healthcare Primary Care Associates (MHPCA). The incumbent will provide care and health education for patients and their family. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

What you will do

• Assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients in the assigned center according to approved protocol and acceptable standards.
• Performs necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to written, approved protocols developed with and under the supervision of the Medical Director/collaborating Physician. Participates in the design and revision of protocols.
• Collaborates with Medical Physician and ancillary personnel as appropriate to promote quality care for patients. Makes referrals as appropriate.
• Recognizes and reacts appropriately to environmental safety factors related to patient care.
• Understands, applies and supports practice policies, procedures, goals and standards.
• Develops strong partnership with patients, family members, fellow physicians/nurses and support staff. Focuses on high patient and family satisfaction and retention.

Education/Formal Training Requirements

• Required - Master's Degree Advanced Practice Nursing
• Preferred - Master's Degree Nursing

Licenses and Certifications Requirements

• Required - Registered Nurse Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Nursing
• Required - Advanced Practice Nurse Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Nursing
• Required - Family Nurse Practitioner - American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
• Required - BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
• Preferred - Primary Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
• Preferred - Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner - American Nurses Credentialing Center
• Preferred - Emergency Nurse Practitioner - American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
• Preferred - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
• Preferred - Advanced Practice Nurse Mississippi - Mississippi Board of Nursing
• Preferred - Family Nurse Practitioner - American Nurses Credentialing Center
• Preferred - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - American Nurses Credentialing Center
• Preferred - Adult Nurse Practitioner - American Nurses Credentialing Center

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in applying advanced concepts, principles, and professional techniques in a specialized field of nursing.
• Current DEA number (if required by facility).

Supervision Provided by this Position

• There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position.

Physical Demands

• Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
• Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
• Exposure to excessive heat or cold as required.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.
• May require handling or administering of narcotics.
• Ability to read and write to communicate orally and in writing with other individuals.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to sit in one place, stand, walk, squat, kneel, reach, twist, crawl, and bend.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motion, as well as using hands for gripping and squeezing.
• Ability to use hands and feet together for repetitive coordinated motions.
• Good hand-eye coordination.

Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.

Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.