Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Job Summary:The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) works on a full-time basis for BRMC, including provision of behavioral health care, education/teaching, and related administrative duties. As a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, the provider will devote his/her professional services to the benefit of the BRMC and will seek to incorporate all his/her clinical activities into the practice of the BRMC. The provider and BRMC will negotiate any agreement for clinical practice outside of the BRMC, providing such practice does not interfere with provider's obligations to the Center.Essential Job Duties & Functions:Under medical direction, the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner performs specialized duties at Blue Ridge Medical Center or in home settings, performs mental health assessments, manages the care of patients within the field of psychiatric mental health, and provides health education to these patients, specific to their needs. The essential job functions are as follows:Provides mental health care to patients with a psychiatric diagnosis.Provides assessments, crisis response, medication, direct mental health services, and mental health record documentation, as required.Formulates an initial diagnosis and treatment plan for individuals with a mental health diagnosis.Monitors changes of clients with persistent mental illnessProvides support, psychotherapy, and supportive counseling for clients in regards to psychosocial, environmental, and physical well-being.Provides health education materials for patients, caregivers and family, as well as staff.Develops and carries out data collection and recording of data for BRMC clinical improvement initiatives (Meaningful Use, Patient Centered Medical Home, UDS, Joint Commission) and manages associated PDSA cycles.Works to integrate mental health and substance abuse services with primary care services through consultation with other BRMC providers.Consult with a contractual psychiatrist by reviewing cases as appropriate.Refer patients for specialty care as appropriate.Works together with practice team to care for patient, offering direction to the team and education to the team to improve patient outcomes and team performance.