Nurse Practitioner- Psychiatric

We are seeking a full-time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join Ascension St. Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital in Nashville, TN.

Position Highlights:

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• 1 opening available
• Base salary starting at $130,000
• On-site coverage one weekend per month
• No sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, or productivity bonus

Qualifications:

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner
• Board Certified PMHNP preferred
• Active DEA license required
• Behavioral health experience preferred

Key Responsibilities:

Ascension St. Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital is a 90-bed behavioral health facility with a team of 8 providers dedicated to delivering high-quality psychiatric care.

For more information, please contact us. aylen H at jaylen.hayes@acadiahealthcare.com

• Diagnose and treat acute, episodic or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team.
• Participate in the formulation of patient Master Treatment Plan
• Assess physical and psychiatric health of patient and formulate measures to meet patient needs.
• Chart clinical observation (direct or through dictation), evaluations and treatment of patient in required time according to facility guidelines.
• Communicate with physicians and other staff as necessary to provide quality care for patient within appropriate guidelines.
• Encourage family involvement in patient care. Respond to identified patient and family educational needs.
• Support and follow legal requirements, hospital policy and procedures, medical staff bylaws and regulatory requirements.
• Provide services that are in accordance with the state guidelines for Nurse Practitioners.
• Provide on-call responsibilities on scheduled basis directed by medical staff.
• May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x-rays. May prescribe medication.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always.  When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints.  Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

• Master's in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner program required.
• Clinical experience working with the patient population of the facility; ability to demonstrate knowledge of concepts of limit setting, therapeutic boundaries, crisis management, therapeutic treatment, environment and patient care required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Practicing Nurse Practitioner preferred.

• Board Certified Nurse Practitioner required.
• Licensed to practice in the state in which the facility operates.
• DEA license.

Acadia is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States.