UMass Chan Medical School
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Corrigan OutPatient
UMass Chan Medical School, New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States, 02740
Job Overview
Reporting to the Facility Medical Director, the psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) provides comprehensive behavioral health care to adult patients in either an inpatient or outpatient setting. The patient population served consists of adults with chronic and persistent mental health conditions served by the state's mental health authority. Patients have complex bio-psycho-social needs and may be forensically involved. Responsibilities
Major responsibilities include: Providing direct, wholistic behavioral health care including psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care of adult patients in accordance with generally accepted standards of psychiatric-mental health advanced practice nursing and within the scope of practice and licensure. Prescribing psychiatric/medical medications Providing on-going medication monitoring for efficacy and side effects from psychiatric medications performing AIMS testing as required by facility protocol Assessing patient's capacity for making informed treatment decisions Working collaboratively with community care providers to assess patients' needs, ensure continuity of care as patients prepare for transition and discharge into the community, and develop appropriate discharge/aftercare plans. Participating in site-based performance improvement and ongoing Joint Commission compliance activities in accordance with job responsibilities Ordering laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures as clinically indicated Obtaining histories and performing physical examinations Communicating findings in a comprehensive and organized fashion verbally and in writing Making appropriate, timely referrals and initiating treatments based on policies and procedures Documenting health problems and plan of care in accordance with record keeping/electronic medical records standards Implementing care in a knowledgeable, safe and cost-effective manner, utilizing therapeutic regimens approved by the physician and in accordance with established regulations, policies, and procedures Evaluating and documenting patient progress and response to prescribed interventions Making referrals as necessary to the physician or other health team members Serving as a resource to other professionals or non-professional personnel providing instructions Performing other duties as required. Qualifications
Required qualifications include: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with a concentration in psychiatric mental health nursing. Board certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Psychiatric -Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) Current, unrestricted licensure as a psychiatric-mental health Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Must have or be able to obtain Federal DEA Registration and be eligible to participate in both Medicare and Medicaid Must have or be able to obtain Massachusetts Controlled Substance Certificate Additional Information
This position is 100% on-site mainly outpatient focused. Corrigan Mental Health Center in Fall River, MA is Department of Mental Health operated facility. The PMHNP is responsible for providing direct clinical care to adult patients under the supervision of the Facility Medical Director. The PMHNP is a part of a multi-disciplinary team and participates in regular clinical and risk consultation meetings, as well as quality and performance improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will possess both a depth and breadth of adult psychiatric experience and commitment to public sector psychiatry.
Reporting to the Facility Medical Director, the psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) provides comprehensive behavioral health care to adult patients in either an inpatient or outpatient setting. The patient population served consists of adults with chronic and persistent mental health conditions served by the state's mental health authority. Patients have complex bio-psycho-social needs and may be forensically involved. Responsibilities
Major responsibilities include: Providing direct, wholistic behavioral health care including psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care of adult patients in accordance with generally accepted standards of psychiatric-mental health advanced practice nursing and within the scope of practice and licensure. Prescribing psychiatric/medical medications Providing on-going medication monitoring for efficacy and side effects from psychiatric medications performing AIMS testing as required by facility protocol Assessing patient's capacity for making informed treatment decisions Working collaboratively with community care providers to assess patients' needs, ensure continuity of care as patients prepare for transition and discharge into the community, and develop appropriate discharge/aftercare plans. Participating in site-based performance improvement and ongoing Joint Commission compliance activities in accordance with job responsibilities Ordering laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures as clinically indicated Obtaining histories and performing physical examinations Communicating findings in a comprehensive and organized fashion verbally and in writing Making appropriate, timely referrals and initiating treatments based on policies and procedures Documenting health problems and plan of care in accordance with record keeping/electronic medical records standards Implementing care in a knowledgeable, safe and cost-effective manner, utilizing therapeutic regimens approved by the physician and in accordance with established regulations, policies, and procedures Evaluating and documenting patient progress and response to prescribed interventions Making referrals as necessary to the physician or other health team members Serving as a resource to other professionals or non-professional personnel providing instructions Performing other duties as required. Qualifications
Required qualifications include: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with a concentration in psychiatric mental health nursing. Board certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Psychiatric -Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) Current, unrestricted licensure as a psychiatric-mental health Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Must have or be able to obtain Federal DEA Registration and be eligible to participate in both Medicare and Medicaid Must have or be able to obtain Massachusetts Controlled Substance Certificate Additional Information
This position is 100% on-site mainly outpatient focused. Corrigan Mental Health Center in Fall River, MA is Department of Mental Health operated facility. The PMHNP is responsible for providing direct clinical care to adult patients under the supervision of the Facility Medical Director. The PMHNP is a part of a multi-disciplinary team and participates in regular clinical and risk consultation meetings, as well as quality and performance improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will possess both a depth and breadth of adult psychiatric experience and commitment to public sector psychiatry.