PMHNP

Overview

Provides general medical care and treatment to patients in medical facility such as clinic, health center, or public health agency, under direction of Physician, by performing the following duties.

JOB SUMMARY

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP/APNP) will provide outpatient psychiatric evaluation and medication management. The PMHNP/APNP will work in coordination with clinic counseling services and therapists to provide psychiatric services to adult, adolescent and child clients with behavioral health needs. Maintains timely flow of patients. Provides patient and family education. Documents patient care and related information in the EMR Performs telephone or MyChart triaging of patients if indicated Performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The PMHNP/APNP must work with a collaborating physician who would consult with the Independent Nurse Prescriber as indicated by either party. The APNP may practice within their areas of competence based upon education, training, experience and scope of license in accordance with clinic credentialing.

Must follow prescribing guidelines regarding Schedule I and Schedule II medications as described in WI Administrative Code Chapter N 8.

Complies with all credentialing and reimbursement processes relevant to Mercyhealth billing and coding system.

Individual one-on-one cases should always include a component of medication management.

Psychotherapy is provided the therapist assigned to the patient. When indicated it may also be provided by the APNP, in conjunction with medication management.

Minimum 85% of time is scheduled direct clinical time.

At each appointment/time of service the APNP:

The PMHNP/APNP completes treatment plan reviews as required by state statutes and case manages their patients throughout the course of the treatment when a therapist is not involved in the case.

The PMHNP/APNP will attend NP collaboration sessions to review cases. As appropriate collaboration may be documented in the patient's medical record.

The PMHNP/APNP may be asked to attend variable department/administrative meetings as necessary.

AGE OF PATIENT POPULATION

COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Quality - Follows policies and procedures; Adapts to changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance.

Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments; Abides by MHS confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.

Partnering - Supports organization's goal and values; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's view.; Gives and welcomes feedback.; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Generates suggestions for improving work.

Cost - Conserves organizational resources.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

Graduate of an accredited masters of nursing program.

Meets the requirements determined by the State of Wisconsin or Illinois to perform duties defined as those of a Nurse Practitioner.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Hold valid RN license in state of practice.

Maintain ANCC certification as PMHNP or PMHCNS with prescriptive authority

Hold valid APNP license in state of practice.

Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days (Other certification per unit requirements: ACLS, PALS, PEARS, NRP)

Valid DEA number

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Passing the Driver's License Check and/or Credit Check (for those positions requiring)

Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or Illinois Health Care Workers Background Check

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Excellent interpersonal/communication skills

Analytical and interpretive skills

Ability to document and navigate EMR independently

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Occupational Exposure is Category A which means all employees in the specified job classifications have occupational exposure

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

INFORMATION ACCESS

Partner may access patient care information needed to perform their job duties

WORK CONTACT GROUP

Patients/families, physicians, insurance representatives, residents, health system administration, other clinic and hospital personnel

SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:

Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.

Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.

Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.

Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.

Education and Experience

Benefits

Mercyhealth offers a generous total rewards package to eligible employees including, but not limited to: