Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) (PM) Job at AltaPointe Health, Mobile, AL

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  • AltaPointe Health
  • Mobile, AL

Job Description

Responsibilities:

Primary Job Functions and Performance Expectations:

Clinical Responsibilities:

  • Provides psychiatric evaluation and treatment of the consumer
  • Provides appropriate medication management of the consumer
  • Utilizes assessment data to support a DSM-5 diagnosis
  • Demonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate, resolve the situation or refer the consumer for hospitalization.
  • Effectively collaborates with the collaborating physician if indicated, referral physicians, treatment team members and outside sources in the delivery of clinical services.
  • Effectively demonstrates the application of child/adolescent specific competencies.
  • Evaluates for side-effects of medication, particularly tardive dyskinesia and effectively addresses the problem.
  • Practices appropriate standards of care.
  • Written prescriptions adhere to recommended dose and other information as identified in the PDR.
  • Practices according to the Certified Nurse Practitioner Protocol as outlined by the Alabama Board of Nursing
  • Prescribes medications per the approved formulary for Certified Nurse Practitioner as approved by the Alabama Board of Nursing and Alta Pointe policy and procedures

Supervision and Consultation:

  • Effectively collaborates with supervising Medical Doctor in accordance with the signed protocol and formulary.
  • Seeks clinical supervision and consultation as needed
  • Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement
  • Actively works to enhance clinical skills

Clinical Record Keeping:

  • Documents per AltaPointe policy in a timely fashion
  • Documents appropriate, complete, and clinically comprehensive psychiatric evaluations per AltaPointe policy
  • Documents in a clear and concise manner, consumer symptoms and treatment
  • Documents legibly
  • Completes all documentation and paperwork as per AltaPointe policy
  • Follows Department of Medical Records guidelines for documentation
  • Reports adverse incidents involving consumers to the Performance Improvement department per AltaPointe policy and procedures for review.

Case Load Management:

  • Effectively manages caseload based on consumer needs
  • Meets AltaPointe productivity standards

Qualifications:

Possesses current Alabama license to practice as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner with collaborative physician and holds a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification (PMHNP-BC). One year of PMHNP experience preferred.

AltaPointe Health

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