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.
Blue Ridge Health is currently seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to be part of our Behavioral Health team in Hendersonville, NC.
What We Offer You:
A competitive benefits plan, including Medical, Dental and Vision Company sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage 403(b) retirement account with company matching Supplemental accident insurance available 9 paid holidays per year PTO and Personal Day accrual, starting day 1 - (We value a work-life balance!)
Flexible Work Schedules Considered Needs Accommodations Programs Mental Health Resources Telework Opportunities Considered Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities What You'll Do:
Prescribe psychiatric mediations and provide medication evaluations and medication management; provide for the medical supervision, including psychotherapy, of patients and clients at Blue Ridge Health.
Responsibilities include:
Conduct psychiatric evaluations. Documents each patient encounter in the patient record, clearly and concisely, on the day the patient encounter takes place. Ensures that notes are cosigned in a timely fashion according to State of North Carolina regulations and/or BRCHS policy. Follows patient protocols as specified by BRCHS clinical policies. Consults backup physician when appropriate. Assumes responsibility for the care of patients in collaboration with center physicians. Utilizes patient care protocols in collaboration with the center physicians when providing medical care to patients. Educate individuals regarding the appropriate use of medication s and its side effects Prescribe, manage and monitor medications for BRCHS patients.
What We're Looking For:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Master's Degree in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Certification in NC as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Experience in an ambulatory care setting Maintain current CME and BLS certification
About Blue Ridge Health:
At Blue Ridge Health our mission is to improve Health, inspire Hope, and advance Healing through access to Compassionate, Affordable, and Quality Care. We are seeking individuals with a passion for creating an exceptional patient and client care experience to join our team! We are a nonprofit system of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) that works closely with communities to meet the ever-changing medical and behavioral healthcare needs of individuals throughout WNC. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
