Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Oncology

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – Oncology

20 Medical Village Dr, Edgewood, Kentucky

St. Elizabeth Physicians is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our growing, well-respected Oncology team, with the full support of our award-winning hospital system, St. Elizabeth Healthcare. This Advanced Practice Provider will play a vital role in addressing the psychiatric and psychosocial needs of oncology patients across the cancer care continuum.

Join the St. Elizabeth team and enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package, a great place to live and work, and a very substantial referral base.

The PMHNP is primarily responsible for providing comprehensive psychiatric care to oncology patients, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, medication management, and patient/family education. This role works collaboratively with oncologists, APPs, social work, psychology, nursing, and other multidisciplinary team members to deliver integrated, patient-centered care.

The PMHNP is a highly visible position and is responsible for creating a positive impression with patients, families, physicians, and other visitors—both in person and on the phone.

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for oncology patients, including assessment of depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, trauma-related conditions, and serious mental illness.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans, including psychopharmacologic management and supportive interventions.
• Provide ongoing medication management with careful consideration of oncology treatments, side effects, and drug interactions.
• Collaborate closely with medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, surgeons, APPs, social workers, psychologists, palliative care, and nursing staff.
• Provide patient and family education regarding psychiatric diagnoses, treatment options, medications, and symptom management.
• Participate in multidisciplinary care conferences and contribute to coordinated treatment planning.
• Accurately document all patient encounters, assessments, and plans of care in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Adhere to all regulatory, compliance, safety, and quality standards.
• Serve as a resource to oncology staff regarding mental health symptom recognition and management.
• Promote a safe, therapeutic, and supportive care environment for patients and families.

• Psychiatry and behavioral health assessment
• Psychopharmacology
• Psychosocial and family systems
• Diagnostic evaluation and clinical decision-making
• Crisis assessment and intervention
• Knowledge of medical terminology, oncology care environments, and integrated behavioral health models.
• Knowledge of safety hazards and precautions to establish and maintain a safe work environment.
• Knowledge of health promotion, risk identification, and patient education principles.
• Knowledge of community, professional, and educational mental health resources.

• Strong oral and written communication skills, including interviewing, documentation, consultation, and education.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR).
• Skills in time management, case management, problem-solving, crisis intervention, and multitasking.
• Ability to analyze complex clinical data and draw appropriate conclusions.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply clinical guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, families, clinicians, and the public.
• Demonstrated success working in a team-based, multidisciplinary care model.
• Ability to work independently while achieving effective outcomes and on-time performance.
• Attention to detail with accurate, timely follow-through.
• Responsible utilization of resources and consistent demonstration of initiative and professionalism.
• Willing cooperation with other departments and work groups.

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited PMHNP program.
• Board Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) through ANCC.
• Active, unrestricted Kentucky APRN…