Inpatient Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Independent Status

Job Description Summary:

The Advance Practice Nurse (APN) provides psychiatric care to patients. APN provides services to individuals impacted by a variety of behavioral health (addiction/substance abuse and mental health) issues, recognizing that the individuals we serve often have experienced trauma that affects their development and adjustment. APN demonstrates a warm and welcoming empathic, hopeful attitude, conveying a philosophy of dual recovery. APN will be trained in trauma-informed care and will work to help provide services in an environment that is sensitive and responsive which will prevent victimization, abuse, or trauma as a result of the care received.

Responsibilities: 

• Interprets and evaluates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. 

• Administers, dispenses, and prescribes drugs and provides treatment within the APN’s scope of practice and consistent with the APN’s skills, training, and competence. 

• May administer and dispense controlled substances on a case-by-case consistent with collaborative agreement with Center psychiatrist. 
• Provides counseling and instruction regarding patient problems. 

• Completes all clinical documentation in a timely fashion as prescribed in policy and procedure 
• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested. 

• Maintains patient confidentiality. 

• When seeing a patient with conditions which are beyond the education, training, competency or scope of practice of the APN, the APN will consult with or refer the patient to the collaborating Physician. All significantly abnormal lab and EKG results will be discussed with the Physician. 

• Perform all other duties as assigned.  

Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

Qualifications:  

• The individual should have extensive knowledge of professional nursing theory and skills in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to providing ongoing patient care. 

• APN should possess considerable knowledge in the development and maintenance of quality assurance. 

• Must be skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public. 

• APN must possess the ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures, as well as the ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. 

Preferred Qualifications:  

Education:  

• The APN should be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and shall have successfully completed an approved PMHNP program.  

Training/Continual Education:  

• Must maintain licensure. 

Licenses and Certifications:  

• Must possess psychiatric certification or be in the process of achieving this certification.  

• Must obtain and maintain a valid Missouri APN license. 

• Valid Driver’s License 

• Clean Driving Record