PMHNP Student Residency Program - Spring 2025 - MindCare Solutions
Bethel Park, PA
About the Job
Mindcare Solutions has an unwavering focus on achieving successful patient outcomes, harmonized seamlessly with a spirit of innovation. This synergy breathes life into an all-encompassing work environment that fuels collaboration. Rooted in our shared dedication to enhance national psychiatric access through superior patient care, we have nurtured MindCare Solutions into a thriving haven for those who yearn to make impactful contributions and flourish.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Residency Program for Students
MindCare Solutions is a leader in comprehensive mental health solutions for long-term care communities; clinician owned and operated. We are seeking Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Students looking to connect to a Preceptor to begin in Spring 2025.
Position Summary:
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Residency Candidate will manage a given patient caseload in long-term care settings throughout their clinical assignment. The PMHNP Residency Training Program aims to expand the Residency Candidate's knowledge and prepare them for their future role as a PMHNP.
Requirements:
- Valid license as Registered Nurse Enrolled in an accredited advance practice nurse program for Clinical Nurse Specialist or Certified Nurse Practitioner specializing in psychiatric/mental health
- An appropriate combination of education, training, course work and experience may qualify an applicant to demonstrate required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Responsibilities:
- Will travel to their preceptor's long-term care communities (Can also be done virtually)
- Integrate personal learning objectives with course objectives
- Develop and share clinical learning needs and objectives with preceptor and discuss strategies to meet them
- Adhere to professional attire that is in accordance with the clinical site requirements
- Always maintain professional behavior in the clinical setting
- Demonstrate increasing competencies and progressive independence in clinical knowledge and skills
- Take on the role of nurse practitioner under the supervision of the preceptor. Incorporate evidence-based practice guidelines and follow clinical site policies
- Attend all scheduled clinical experiences on time and prepared, completing all required clinical hours for each clinical course
- Notify clinical preceptor as soon as possible if unable to attend clinical as scheduled and arrange make-up clinical day
- Collaborate with the faculty and preceptor to evaluate measures to determine the attainment of objectives and appropriate learning opportunities and activities to meet the objectives
Skills in Practice and Scholarship:
- Maintain clinical documentation of time and activities within the agency
- Participate in ongoing self-evaluation with feedback from faculty and practicum preceptor
- Demonstrate skillful interactions with patients
- Demonstrate the use of best practices or evidence during clinical interactions
- Gather and maintain patient information, including social and medical history obtained from patients, relatives, and other professionals
- Demonstrate skilled assessment and formulation of management plans
Embrace this pivotal moment – become a part of the dynamic force that propels our shared vision forward at MindCare Solutions.