Nurse Practitioner - Behavioral Health

Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System?

At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge.

We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued. Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Location:

Methodist Fremont Health Behavioral Medicine, 2560 North Heathy Way, Fremont NE.

Work Schedule:

Monday‑Friday 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

• Essential Job Functions
  • Comply with Methodist Fremont Health safety policies and regulatory requirements (OSHA, JCAHO, CLIA, etc.).
  • Perform job duties in a manner consistent with organization and departmental safety policies.
  • Complete departmental safety requirements.
• Outpatient Treatment and Therapeutic Services
  • Provide comprehensive evaluations of patients according to psychiatric guidelines – mental health status evaluations, formulations, diagnoses, and detailed treatment plans.
  • Obtain history of present illness and past history; review patient history; interview patients to gain insight and determine need for long‑term treatment.
  • Provide crisis intervention and referral for psychiatric hospitalization.
  • Provide individual, group, family, and pharmacologic therapeutic interventions as necessary.
  • Make referrals for further diagnostic medical testing as needed.
• Inpatient Treatment and Care Coordination
  • Provide consultations on psychiatric disease for emergency department patients and inpatients.
  • Work as a team member with psychiatrists, social workers, and other professionals to coordinate evaluations, treatment planning, and referrals.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
  • Coordinate with other professionals and agencies to assure quality care.
• Documentation
  • Maintain documentation, records, and reports in accordance with prevailing rules, regulations, and standards.
  • Complete patient charge sheets or billing daily.
• Communication and Education
  • Provide education for medical staff, hospital, and clinic personnel.
  • Represent MFH with community agencies and other organizations in the market area.
  • Communicate legislative and policy‑making activities.
• Self‑Development
  • Complete annual education and competencies to maintain licensure and competency.
• Performance Improvement
  • Dedicate overall work performance to meeting and exceeding performance improvement standards.
  • Participate in department performance improvement program and projects.

• Education
  • Master’s degree, post‑master’s certificate, or doctoral degree with preparation as an Advanced Practice Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse.
  • Successful completion of an approved advanced practice registered nurse program.
• License/Certifications
  • Current valid RN license or compact multistate license, or a temporary permit while awaiting licensure.
  • Nurse Practitioner (APRN.NP.NE or ARNP.IA) required.
  • Prescriptive authority in Nebraska and DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certification (CSRC).
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred.
  • Certification by a national certifying body as a psychiatric nurse practitioner (PMHNP.BC through ANCC) preferred.
• Experience
  • Minimum of two years experience in healthcare with an interest in behavioral health.
  • Experience as a psychiatric nurse practitioner preferred.
• Skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to collaborate with health professionals of various disciplines.
  • Skill in diagnosing and treating a variety of diseases in psychiatry practice.
  • Ability to complete a clear and comprehensive diagnostic and psychiatric assessment and concise notes for patient records.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Public speaking and volunteerism.
• Physical Requirements
  • Medium work – exerting up to 50 pounds of force.
• Hazards
  • Electrical…