Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner

TinkBird Healthcare Staffing is looking for an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) for a permanent placement in Charlotte, North Carolina! The ideal candidates will have at least two (2) years of recent experience as a Psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP).

Position Details:
• Location: Charlotte, NC
• Facility Type: FQHC
• Start Date: ASAP
• Schedule: M, T, TH 8a-8p, Wednesday 8a-6p, Friday 8a-1p, Saturday 8:30a-1p
• Patient Population: Diverse community health needs; all ages

Open to Locum to Perm or Direct to Perm
All In Office; no tele-health
Open to Part-Time or Full-Time

Qualifications:
• Active license in North Carolina
• Experience in Psychiatry or Acute Care Required
• Board Certified/Board Eligible
• Must have DEA with North Carolina address
• No recent open malpractices
• Must be Medicaid/Medicare credentialed
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills


PURPOSE: Provide advanced medical care for patients with psychiatric disorders. Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries that commonly occur in this population. Prescribe medications for patients having psychiatric-mental health problems and those likely to have them. Credentialed as a DATA 2000 waiver provider to treat patients with Substance Use Disorders (i.e., buprenorphine prescriber).
INTEGRITY AND TRUST
Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct truthful individual, can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner, keeps confidences, admits mistakes, doesn t misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.

TEAM RELATIONS
Understands and supports the team approach; A team player and is cooperative. Easily gains trust and support of peers; Encourages collaboration; must have the ability to be candid with Peers; Fosters open dialogue; create a feeling of belonging to the team.


Responsibilities:
Monitor patients medication usage and results.
Document patients medical and psychological histories, physical assessment results, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, or outcomes.
Diagnose psychiatric disorders, mental health conditions, and substance use disorders.
Assess patients mental and physical status based on the presenting symptoms and complaints.
Educate patients and family members about mental health and medical conditions, preventive health measures, medications, or treatment plans.
Conform to the federal opioid treatment standards set forth under (Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000 (DATA 2000).
Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, and medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
Order perform drug abuse testing and interpret tests and analyze records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patient s condition.
Ensure that a patient assessment, treatment plan, patient education, informed consent, treatment agreement, induction, stabilization, and follow-up.
Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports and examination results.
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
Refer patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary.
Coordinated work with substance abuse counselors, nurses, medical assistants, social workers, case managers, pharmacists, behavioral health specialist, and other health care providers.
Maintain records for controlled substances prescribed and dispensed to patient for maintenance or detoxification treatment according to (21 CFR Section 1304.03).
Responsible for keeping track of the number of patients who are currently being prescribed buprenorphine.
Plan, implement, or administer health programs or standards (e.g., Quality Improvement) or communities for prevention or treatment of injury or illness.
Participates in educational programs and trainings to promote professional growth and development.
All other duties that may be assigned.


Requirements:
Master s Degree in Nursing, preferred
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Two years of clinical nursing experience preferred
Licensed as RN in State of North Carolina
National certification as Nurse Practitioner by nationally accredited organization
Current certificate of authority by the North Carolina Board of Nursing, certificate to prescribe preferred
Athena EMR is strongly preferred
Must have proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook, Excel, Access or Lotus spreadsheet

Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Full-Time salary 125-135k range
12 Holidays
15 Days Vacation
401k match after 1 year of employment
National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment program

At this facility, you will be part of a collaborative team committed to providing high-quality care to underserved populations. This role offers flexibility, competitive compensation, and the chance to experience the vibrant culture of Charlotte.