Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practioner

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Position Identification

Job Title: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Department: Clinical

Reports To: President and CMO

Employment Status: Supervisory Responsibilities: None

General Summary

The Mental Health Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for providing primary care services to patients ages 4/5 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 Functions

Evaluate patients and prescribe medication and treatments as professional license allows.

Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to license scope.

Order lab and x-ray test 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 specialist

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Written and verbal communication skills

Listening skills

Strong Organization

Time management skills

Teamwork skills

compassionate Communication

High range for Empathy

Critical thinking and problem-solving

The ability to provide accurate, effective care in stressful situations

Ability to work with all ages

Qualifications/Education and Experience

Master's degree in nursing from an accredited program

Current APRN license in the state of Florida

Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Minimum of 2 years of experience as an APRN in a primary care setting

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed

Physical Requirements

Seeing: 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 stairs

Climbing/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 position

Working Conditions: Normal working conditions absent extreme factors