PMHNP-BC

Compassion Behavioral Health is looking for a Full-Time PMHNP-BC to join our team at our new Residential Mental Health Treatment facility in Hollywood FL.

The responsibility of the Nurse Practitioner is to assist the Medical Director provide mental health services.

Job Duties:

• Performs Psychiatric Evaluations for clients.
• Transcribes Physician’s Orders and Implements all Medical Protocols as ordered.
• Confers with and assists the Medical Doctor and or Psychiatrist.
• Makes appropriate referrals using referral forms.
• Attends and participate in all “in-service” functions.
• Assists with emergency situations and makes immediate referrals.
• Provides documentation which reflects services for each client in accordance with licensure standards.
• Maintains the Confidential nature of all clients and facility activities.
• Maintains required Training and Continuing Education.
• Maintains Standards of Ethical Conduct.
• Complies with all Policies and Procedures.
• Effectively communicates concerns about client health to the Clinical director and follows up as necessary.
• Under the supervision of the Medical Director, assists in educating clients about health problems and medical care.
• Facilitates medication education for new clients and for all other clients starting new medications.
• Meets with therapists to provide information about client medical problems.
• Assists the treatment team in incorporating medical issues into treatment planning.
• Takes verbal orders from the Doctor or Clinical Director, documents them in the client record, and carries them out accurately and professionally.
• Provides routine psychiatric care under the supervision of the Medical Doctor.
• Participates in meetings with Clinical Director to discuss specific client problems.
• Participate in department meetings and staff meetings.
• Encourages efficient utilization of supplies and equipment to prevent waste.
• Maintains effective communication between outside medical services and the facility.
• Keeps and shares records and equipment
• Attends in-service education programs as assigned to learn new forms, procedures, developmental skills.
• Has good work habits; gets things done in a timely, efficient manner with no excessive absences, is on time for scheduled shifts, and is prepared to begin work.
• Functions as a team member and contributes positively to the morale of staff.
• Performs additional duties, as deemed necessary, by supervisor.
• Maintains up to date training in CPR, First Aid, Infection Control, Fire Safety, and other areas mandated by organizational policies.
• Communicates effectively with other staff members and demonstrates the ability to work as a team.
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability, responding positively to changing situations in the work setting.
• Demonstrates objectivity and maturity under stress.
• Accepts and utilizes supervision.
• Addresses problems noted by supervisor.
• Performs other assignments as requested by supervisor.
• Demonstrates willingness to accept responsibility.
• Completes all tasks with concern for work quality.
• Completes Psychiatric Screens documenting in EMR each visit.
• Sees clients for Medication Management.



Requirements

A MINIMUM OF 4 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WORKING AS A PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in the state of FL

Experience and passion working with clients struggling with mental health disorders

EMR/HER proficiency and strong clinical documentation skills

Communication and teamwork skills