PMHNP - Staffosaurus
Brentwood, TN
About the Job
PMHNP
About Us
We are looking for an experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for a nationwide substance use disorder primary treatment facility located in the Brentwood area.
Our facility strives to provide the highest quality of care, using evidence-based treatment, medical staff, and licensed therapists. Our goal is to help those that are struggling with addiction to regain the tools to recover, regain control and live healthy, happy lives without the burden of substance abuse.
Our ideal candidate is experienced within the Addiction Treatment Industry and has previous experience as a PMHNP within the addiction and behavioral health field.
Join Us
The responsibility of the Nurse Practitioner is to assist the Medical Director provide mental health services. The NP goal is to assist in ensuring all clinical programs are safe and appropriate to the clients specific issues, drug of choice, and medical history. NP will direct and coordinate medical services and care in coordination with the Medical Director with other areas of the organization while making reasonable accommodations to ensure clients are safe and comfortable as possible during their stay.
Requirements
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in the state of TN
- Experience and passion working with clients struggling with mental health disorders
- Minimum of 2 years working as a PMHNP in addiction treatment
Requirements
- Mental Health : 1 year (Preferred)
- Psychiatry: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in TN
Responsibilities
- Perform complete history, psychiatric and/or physical examination to each new client within timelines stipulated in the facility policy and procedure manual and in accordance with DCF 65-D30 licensing standards.
- Assists the physician in providing medical protocols
- Makes recommendations for follow-up services that reflect the findings or risk factors discovered during medical assessments.
- Ensure that clients are referred to specialists when the medical needs of a client cannot be met by the providers of the addiction treatment center.
- Assists in the monitor and ensure the provision of all prescribed drugs and medically necessary pharmaceutical services.
- Assists in ensuring that drug utilization reviews are appropriately conducted and documented as outlined in the policy and procedure manual and to specifically indicate the use/do not use abbreviations list and look alike/sound alike medications.
- Assists in the implement and maintain policies and procedures to ensure the Clients' right to confidentiality of medical information.
- Attends Bi-Annual Meetings and any additional as determined for the following committees: Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee & Medical Services Review Committee
- Ensure that client's rights and responsibilities are communicated these to agency clients and providers.
- Maintain procedures for monitoring the coordination of care provided to clients, including but not limited to all medically necessary services delivered both within and outside the addiction treatment agency.
Pay: $60 - $80 per hour (Up to 20 hours per week)
Schedule: Mon- Thurs, Flexible hours
Job Type: Part-Time
Location: Brentwood, TN
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