Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

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OtherPsychiatric Nurse Practitioner

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OtherPsychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Responsibilities

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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

Requirements

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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). Two years of PMHNP experience required.