Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practioner

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)Position IdentificationJob Title: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)Department: ClinicalReports To: President and CMOEmployment Status: Supervisory Responsibilities: NoneGeneral SummaryThe Mental Health Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for providing primary care services to patients ages 4 to 21, including diagnosing and treating illnesses, prescribing medications, and managing chronic conditions. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to providing high-quality patient care.Essential Job FunctionsEvaluate patients and prescribe medication and treatments as professional license allows.Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to license scope.Order lab and x-ray tests as indicated.Diagnose health conditions and diseases.Analyze and interpret test results and contact patients as necessary regarding such results.Contact pharmacies to authorize prescribed medication for patients.Educate parents how to care for and what to expect from well and sick children, providing accurate and up to date information.Consult with physicians when in doubt related to direct patient care matters, especially referrals to specialists.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesWritten and verbal communication skillsListening skillsStrong organizationTime management skillsTeamwork skillsCompassionate communicationHigh range for empathyCritical thinking and problem-solvingThe ability to provide accurate, effective care in stressful situationsAbility to work with all agesQualifications/Education and ExperienceMaster's degree in nursing from an accredited programCurrent APRN license in the state of FloridaCertification as a Family Nurse Practitioner or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse PractitionerMinimum of 2 years of experience as an APRN in a primary care settingExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsStrong critical thinking and problem-solving abilitiesAbility to work independently and as part of a teamFlexibility to work evenings and weekends as neededPhysical RequirementsSeeing: Must be able to see well enough to read emails, documents, reports, etc.Hearing: Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with other staff, clients, vendors, etc.Standing/Walking: Must be able to move about the office, including up and down stairsClimbing/stooping/kneeling: Must be able to stoop or kneel to pick up small items, file documents, etc.Lifting/pulling/pushing: Minimal lifting required in this positionWorking Conditions: Normal working conditions absent extreme factors