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RKM Primary Care

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

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A Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner provides mental health and nursing care to patients with psychiatric disorders, medical organic brain disorders or substance abuse problems. Diagnoses mental illness, develops treatment plans and prescribes medications. Teaches patient's family about the patient's condition. Works at hospitals with dedicated mental health unit, fully dedicated psychiatric hospital or in independent practice working from nursing homes and physicians' offices.

$125,410 / year median in Louisiana

+17% projected growth

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Job Description

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Join RKM as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and make a difference in the community by providing primary care in an ambulatory health setting as part of a primary care team. Since 1999, our mission is to provide open access to quality patient-centered healthcare in the communities in which we live. RKM Primary Care is a Federally Qualified Health Center with 10 clinics in 5 parishes. Email your resume to careers@rkmcare.org
Job Overview:
Our sites qualify for the National Health Service Corps loan repayment program (individual qualifications apply).
Patient care:
This position delivers behavioral health services in an ambulatory heath setting, as part of a primary care team. Differentiate normal from abnormal variations signs and symptoms of mental illnesses. Order diagnostics, monitor completion, review and interpret results, conduct follow-up. Develop individualized problem lists and related treatment plan. Provide appropriate pharmacological management in accordance with clinical practice guidelines. Perform procedures in accordance with standards of practice and clinical practice guidelines. Collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team of PCPFHF. Order referrals for on-site services and off-site specialist, monitor completion and outcome.
Qualifications/Skills:
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse currently licensed to practice in the State of Louisiana. Certification from a formal recognized certifying Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program. Experience in behavioral health setting and collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, preferred. Current Basic Life Support.
Employment Type:
Full Time, Monday through Friday Company benefits : Health, dental and vision insurance with voluntary supplemental policies. Up to a 5% match in 403b retirement plan; Paid vacation and sick time.
Starting Salary Range :
$100,000 - $140,000 per year; up to 3% annual increases with quarterly Provider RVU incentives