Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

24 Mar 2024
Washington, Tacoma, 98401 Tacoma USA

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

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The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is responsible for the supervision of all medical and mental health issues pertaining to patient complaints while in residence at Prosperity Counseling and Treatment Services, Inc. The PMHNP shall provide education and oversight of patient medical and mental health treatment, as well as the documentation required for the case management of patients. The PMHNP is responsible for the direction and coordination of psychiatric care of all patients at PCTS. ResponsibilitiesAttends all scheduled staff meetings and perform specific tasks as directed by the Treatment Director,  Coordinator of Patient Care, Clinical Administrator and Administrator.Provides education, in concert with Administrator to agency personnel as it pertains to agency medical/medication procedures ensuring staff knowledge of patient medications and documentation, psychiatric diagnosis, biohazards, and blood borne pathogens.Monitor and document patient blood pressure/pulse readings and obtain “Patient’s Health Statement” per sub acute detox policy.Responsible in concert with the Nurse & or MA for monitoring of electronic medical records to include daily review of medication(s) data completion for all patients admitted within the confines of continuous care.Responsible for the monitoring and resolution of any adverse medication reactions and to educate/train/and advise staff as to the course to be taken for patient care.Reads and interprets psychiatric orders and evaluations of patients and inform clinical and supportive staff of any identified needs of patients in the care of PWC.Completes daily patient rounds of newly admitted patients to triage any mental health issues or medical issues within the scope of practice of the PMHNP. Oversees medical staff and their duties within the confines of the policies and procedures of the program.Oversees both the Medically Assisted Treatment (MAT) protocols, but also the Sub-Acute Withdrawal Management (SAWM) protocols in conjunction with the medical director, or designee per Administrator. Performs all additional tasks as directed by the Treatment Director, Clinical Administrator, Administrator, within the confines of this position description.This is a part-time position that will work 16-20 hours per week and as needed.Compensation Range: $65-75/hr. Compensation will be dependent upon geographic region, education, and experience 

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  • ID
    JC49529853
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  • Job type
    Part-time
  • Salary
    N/A
  • Hiring Company
    Discovery Behavioral Health
  • Date
    2023-03-24
  • Deadline
    2023-05-23
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