ERC Pathlight
Location
Baltimore, Maryland
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We are seeking an experienced, highly motivated, and compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join the team at St. Jospeh Medical Center working under CED, PA, a group behavioral health practice at the University of Maryland, St. Joseph Medical Center. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing exceptional care to patients in a 100% inpatient psychiatry setting PHP unit. This position reports to the Medical Director.
St. Joseph's Medical Center 7601 Osler Dr, Towson, MD 21204
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- Obtain patient history and perform assessments using observation, interviews, and examinations.
- Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests as needed.
- Provide care to adult patients, ages 18 and older.
- Provide counseling and education to patients and their families on preventative health, wellness, treatment options, and community resources.
- Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Make informed, age and culture-appropriate choices, shared decision-making, and the right to self-determination.
- Master's degree in nursing and graduate of an accredited Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner program with specialization in area of practice.
-2+ years of experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner on an inpatient psychiatric ward.
- Unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license by the State Board of Nursing in the state of practice or compact privileges under the multi-state Nurse Licensure Compact agreement.
- Allied Health credentialing through Medical Staff Services office required.
- Five years of experience in the identified area of expertise preferred.
- Prior nursing experience in the identified area, Certification in specialty area preferred.
- Knowledge of psychiatry and psychiatric drugs preferred.
- Broad based general medical knowledge.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with supervision within the scope of job required.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, seek consultation when needed, and take appropriate action.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome and encourage diversity in our workplace.
ERC Pathlight is hiring for this PMHNP position. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners play a critical role in addressing the growing demand for mental health services across the United States. This employer is actively seeking qualified candidates to join their team.
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