NURSE PRACTITIONER - PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH FULL-TIME - Family Hospital Systems

We currently have Full-Time positions available for an Advanced Practice Provider.

Locations: Brushy Creek, Cedar Park, and Lake Travis

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join our dynamic healthcare team. As an Advanced Practice Provider, you will play a critical role in delivering exceptional patient care, working collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare professionals. Your expertise in diagnosis, treatment, and management of patient health issues will be invaluable in ensuring comprehensive, high-quality care for those we serve. If you are passionate about making a significant impact on patient outcomes and have an interest in general care, substance abuse, and eating disorders, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in making a meaningful difference and advancing your practice in a supportive environment.

Job Requirements

• Current and unrestricted license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), PMHNP-BC. Preferred Dual certification FNP-BC or AGACNP-BC
• Masters or Doctoral degree in Nursing with a Psychiatric certification
• National certification as a Nurse Practitioner - DEA license or eligibility to apply for one
• Basic Life Support (BLS), PALS and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification. Certification can be obtained or renewed through our in-house nurse educator.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience as an APRN PMHNP, preferably in primary care, acute care, or a specialty area relevant to the practice setting. Will consider exceptional applicants with less experience.
• Ability to perform comprehensive physical examinations and health assessments - Prescriptive authority or eligibility to apply for prescriptive authority in the state of employment
• Proficiency in the use of electronic medical records (EMR) systems
• Strong understanding of disease prevention, diagnosis, and management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to continuing education and professional development to maintain current knowledge in the field
• Knowledge of relevant healthcare laws, regulations, and compliance requirements
• Flexibility to adapt to changing healthcare environments and work schedules

Job Responsibilities

• Provides, supports, and closely coordinates mental health care with the patient’s primary care provider and, when appropriate, other mental health providers.
• Screens and gathers information from patients regarding common psychiatric, mental health and substance abuse disorders and screens for physical, developmental, emotional genetic, neurological, environmental, or other social or cultural risk factors.
• Supports psychotropic medication management prescribed by primary care providers to address treatment adherence, side effects and other complications, and effectiveness of treatment.
• Assists other physicians and providers in revision and implementation of practice principles, clinical protocols and health care plans as needed.
• Performs psychiatric examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment.
• Provides psychiatric medical consultation to providers and patient care teams.
• Documents patient histories, progress notes, interventions, and orders in the electronic health record.
• Works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Establishes and maintains rapport with community agencies.
• Documents patient encounters, patient progress, treatment, and follow-up care in the electronic medical record system within the scope of practice.
• Facilitates referrals for clinically indicated services outside Family Hospital (mental health specialty care, substance abuse treatment, housing assistance, etc.).

What we offer *

• Competitive salary
• Flexible Schedules
• Generous paid time off (PTO accrual begins on day one)
• Multiple Medical plan options
• Employer paid vision and dental coverage
• Employer provided short term disability, paternity leave, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Volunteer program
• No out-of-pocket expenses at FHMC facilities
  *Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level.