Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Quick Facts

• Role: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
• Location: Lima, Ohio 45802
• Schedule: 32 hours per week (Day Shift)
• Duration: Minimum 3 months
• Education: Master’s Degree

Description

We are seeking an experienced Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide comprehensive psychiatric care in a correctional healthcare setting. The PMHNP will conduct psychiatric assessments, diagnose mental health conditions, manage psychotropic medications, and develop treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric and mental health assessments
• Diagnose mental health conditions and develop treatment plans
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications
• Order, review, and interpret laboratory tests
• Provide psychiatric care, including crisis intervention
• Document clinical encounters and medication management
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals
• Participate in treatment planning and interdisciplinary meetings
• Provide clinical guidance and consultation to nursing staff
• Participate in quality improvement activities

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Nursing or qualifying related field
• Licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
• Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) qualification
• Appropriate Ohio licensure and prescribing authorization
• Current healthcare-professional-level CPR certification
• Experience in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and medication management
• Strong clinical documentation and communication skills

Benefits

Not specified.