Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Are you an experienced PMHNP looking for a rewarding opportunity? Join our team and make a difference in the lives of adult and geriatric psychiatric patients!
Amergis is seeking a skilled and experienced PMHNP to join our team.

Required Certifications:

• 3+ Years of Experience
• DEA
• BLS
• State Licensure: VA

Job Details:

• No On-Call!
• No at-home charting!
• Start Date: ASAP upon credentialing
• 40 hours per week
• Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with 1-hour lunch break

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for patient care, including examination, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of medical illnesses for adult and geriatric psychiatric inpatient populations
• Serves as a medical consultant to the attending psychiatrist/practitioner
• Completes admission medical assessments (including history and physical examinations, mental status examination) and enters admission orders
• Orders diagnostic/therapeutic tests and procedures
• Monitors patients progress, including laboratory values and special procedures, with appropriate follow-up or referrals as needed
• Consults with authorized representatives/legal guardians on patient medical status
• Collaborates with attending psychiatric practitioners, providing DSM-5 diagnoses that are valid, complete, and supported by timely and appropriate assessment
• Ensures timely and quality documentation (admissions, follow-up, and annual assessments) in patient records in accordance with policies, procedures, regulatory standards, and guidelines

At Amergis, we are committed to providing exceptional care to our patients. Join our team and be part of a collaborative environment where you can make a meaningful impact on the mental health and well-being of our community.
If you re ready to take the next step in your career as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, we encourage you to apply today. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!