UAB Medicine
Nurse Practitioner - Adult Outpatient Psychiatric Clinic
UAB Medicine, Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35275
Nurse Practitioner - Adult Outpatient Psychiatric Clinic
The UAB Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology is seeking a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to work in the Adult Outpatient Psychiatric Clinic. The PMHNP functions as an independent healthcare provider who, working collaboratively with physician faculty, is responsible for providing comprehensive psychiatric care to patients in the outpatient setting. The PMHNP demonstrates a high degree of clinical expertise in working with patients with acute and chronic psychiatric illnesses commonly encountered, such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, personality disorders, ADHD, psychotic disorders, and mood disorders. Previous work experience in psychiatry highly preferred. The PMHNP is responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion and care coordination for adults living with psychiatric disorders. The PMHNP demonstrates an advanced level of medical/nursing clinical knowledge, communication and interdisciplinary collaboration, professionalism and systems-based practice. General Responsibilities:
To provide medical care and treatment within established scope of practice to patients as assigned by and under the direction of the collaborating physician. To coordinate plan of care, discharge and specialty referrals as appropriate to meet the age specific needs of the patient. To plan and coordinate health care education for patient, family and other health care providers as needed. To perform comprehensive physical examinations and assessments. To interpret, analyze and evaluate patient’s medical record and social data. Position Requirements:
Master's degree in Nursing with a Psychiatric Mental Health NP certification is strongly preferred, or graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program required. Physician Assistant candidates must already have a Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Psychiatry through the NCCPA. Currently certified as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) with Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) Specialty by the Alabama Board of Nursing or licensed as a Physician Assistant by the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners with certification as a Physician Assistant (PA-C) by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants required. Licenses/Certifications/Registrations:
Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required or should be obtained within 30 days of employment. UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.
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The UAB Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology is seeking a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to work in the Adult Outpatient Psychiatric Clinic. The PMHNP functions as an independent healthcare provider who, working collaboratively with physician faculty, is responsible for providing comprehensive psychiatric care to patients in the outpatient setting. The PMHNP demonstrates a high degree of clinical expertise in working with patients with acute and chronic psychiatric illnesses commonly encountered, such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, personality disorders, ADHD, psychotic disorders, and mood disorders. Previous work experience in psychiatry highly preferred. The PMHNP is responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion and care coordination for adults living with psychiatric disorders. The PMHNP demonstrates an advanced level of medical/nursing clinical knowledge, communication and interdisciplinary collaboration, professionalism and systems-based practice. General Responsibilities:
To provide medical care and treatment within established scope of practice to patients as assigned by and under the direction of the collaborating physician. To coordinate plan of care, discharge and specialty referrals as appropriate to meet the age specific needs of the patient. To plan and coordinate health care education for patient, family and other health care providers as needed. To perform comprehensive physical examinations and assessments. To interpret, analyze and evaluate patient’s medical record and social data. Position Requirements:
Master's degree in Nursing with a Psychiatric Mental Health NP certification is strongly preferred, or graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program required. Physician Assistant candidates must already have a Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Psychiatry through the NCCPA. Currently certified as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) with Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) Specialty by the Alabama Board of Nursing or licensed as a Physician Assistant by the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners with certification as a Physician Assistant (PA-C) by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants required. Licenses/Certifications/Registrations:
Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required or should be obtained within 30 days of employment. UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.
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