Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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.