Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Job description

JOB CATEGORY: PSYCHIATRIC CARE / COMMUNITY HEALTH / MENTAL HEALTH: POSITION SUMMARY: This is a professional position involving provision of direct patient care including medication management and therapeutic duties. Although most activities are performed independently, clinical oversight is provided by Physicians, Site Medical Director, Corporate Director of Psychiatry and/or Vice President of Clinical Affairs. REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: - Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner program at the master’s or doctorate level. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Must obtain by date of hire and maintain current throughout employment: - License to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in New Mexico. - Board certified as a Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) by a national nursing organization such as the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). - DEA license. - New Mexico Controlled Substance Registration (CSR). - Medicare PIN and UPIN numbers. - Medicaid number. - Have First Aid and BLS/CPR or ACLS certifications within 30 days of hire. Certifications must meet the requirements listed in the document “BLS / CPR / ACLS & First Aid Training Resources” post...