Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner PMHNP

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse PractitionerCore Job Duties:• Providing excellent and psychiatric care guided by a Medical Director. This includes but not limited to knowledge of mental health conditions, substance use disorders, assessment for medication complications, detoxification protocols and prescribing medications in general. Determine a differential diagnosis and plan for intervention• Demonstrating proficiency using an electronic medical record system with all required documentation• Understands and ensures compliance with all relevant policies and procedures, State and Federal rules and regulations, Joint Commission standards and patient’s medical needs• Performing thorough psychiatric/substance use disorders evaluations• Performing thorough History and Physical on admission• Completing Daily Progress Notes and Discharge Summaries in a timely fashion• Placing all necessary orders• Working with treatment team and hospital administration regarding peer to peer evaluations• Working closely with treatment team regarding management of patients during the stay• Understanding and following ASAM and Medical Necessity criteria• Working closely with the Medical Director regarding clinical care, ensuing all relevant protocols are followed, develop cost-effective methods to provide medically necessary therapeutic services.• Ensuring that high standards of care are met• Working in collaboration with other Providers at the facility• Ensuring turning in time sheets within designated time frame• PMHNP must have good listening skills, and a compassion to help.• PMHNP must know when to listen and when to prescribe.• Believe in Quality over quantity with patient visits.• No Call or weekends!• Performing other tasks and duties as assignedQualifications:• Licensed APRN with Master’s Degree or higher to practice medicine; Psychiatric APRN (Psych NP) preferred• Must be in good standing with the State of Illinois• Must be able to interact compassionately with a diverse population• Must have a DEA to prescribe Controlled medications• Familiarity with JCAHO and other relevant healthcare standards is necessary• Excellent communication skills to relate to all levels of facility staff• Driven, confident, and self-motivated• Knowledge of the Principles and Practices of Addiction Medicine• Adheres to the AMA/ AOA Healthcare code of ethics• Knowledge of HIPAAJob Types: Full-time, Part-time/ContractBenefits Availible:401(k) MatchingDental InsuranceFlexible ScheduleHealth InsuranceLife InsuranceVision Insurance