Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Position Summary:

The purpose of this position is to provide medically necessary psychiatric services and treatments to adult and geriatric psychiatric patients in both acute care (75-90%) and outpatient/long‑term (10-25%) settings, under the direct collaboration of a psychiatrist, in accordance with regulations. The NP provides psychiatric management in coordination with attending physicians, nursing, and facility staff, and offers clinical support and communication to residents, families, the interdisciplinary team, and behavioral health center administration.

Unity Psychiatric Care, a division of Franklin, Tennessee‑based American Health Partners Inc., operates psychiatric hospitals in Memphis, Clarksville, Columbia, and Martin, Tennessee, as well as in Huntsville and Bridgeport, Alabama. These hospitals specialize in treating patients experiencing a mental health crisis or behavioral disturbances, including those caused by dementia. Services include a full range of diagnostic evaluation and behavioral health treatments.

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• Provide psychiatric evaluation, care and treatment to patients.
• Perform psychiatric evaluations and case management within prescribed guidelines and instructions of attending physicians utilizing approved protocols.
• Order, interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s clinical problems and behavioral health needs.
• Ensure documentation is complete and timely for resident management/continuity of care and billing purposes, and document medical necessity for billing visits.
• Communicate billing information to the billing service.
• Ensure prescriptive authority and order writing are performed in accordance with applicable laws and standards.
• Develop an understanding of facility programs and policies/procedures/guidelines.
• Communicate with the interdisciplinary team and Director of Nursing as well as medical staff to ensure continuity of care delivery.
• Monitor quality indicators, identify areas of opportunity and seek solutions to enhance care and outcomes.
• No outstanding barriers to being credentialed with major insurance companies for reimbursement.
• Advocate for the patient.
• Advocate and communicate with the resident’s family when appropriate.
• Perform exams related to change in condition.
• Perform exams related to psychotropic medication review and changes.
• Perform exams pursuant to collaboration with resident’s psychiatrist to manage patient’s psychiatric care.
• Provide clinical monitoring during the course of treatment.
• Complete review of psychiatrist and NP orders for medical necessity, supporting diagnosis, pharmacological contraindications, and generic vs. trade or OTC.
• Participate in psychotropic medical management and behavior management process.
• Maintain prescriptive authority.
• Provide ongoing clinical management.
• Ensure documentation is complete and meets medical necessity and billing guidelines.
• Participate in the survey process.
• Understand facility clinical systems and processes.
• Maintain active licensure status and current continuing education credits as required by law.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including education and quality management support.

A registered nurse with specialized graduate education who is licensed by the state to diagnose and treat illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team.

• A minimum of five (5) years clinical experience as a registered nurse and 3 years as a Psychiatric APRN is preferred.
• New graduates accepted and encouraged to apply.
• Geriatric nursing experience is a plus.
• Eligible for prescriptive privileges.
• Active NPI number.
• If registered nurse and "grandfathered", all other credentialing requirements in the state in which practice will occur.

• Registered nurse who is master prepared and currently licensed as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in the state in which practice will occur.
• Current accreditation from a national certification organization with psychiatric board certification.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current state driver’s license.
• Current auto liability insurance according to company policy.

• Position may require unscheduled overtime, weekend work.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours.
• Travel required.

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