Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - PRN Weekends

Oceans Healthcare Reading, PA 19604, US

Haven Behavioral Healthcare, an Oceans Healthcare Company, is a behavioral healthcare system providing high-quality, specialty behavioral health services for individuals with mental health and substance abuse issues. Our success is a reflection of the excellence and dedication of our employees at every level of our facilities. The culture of our hospitals is built around service. All jobs performed on our team are worthwhile and every employee makes a difference. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow personally and professionally while delivering compassionate, quality care we encourage you to explore career opportunities with Haven.

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating the mental health needs of the patient. The PMHNP works collaboratively with the psychiatrist to formulate treatment plans, prescribe medications, order and interpret results from laboratory tests, provide patient education, prepare medical records and refer patients in accordance with Joint Commission, Federal and State regulations, Oceans’ Mission, policies and procedures and Performance Improvement Standards.

Essential Functions:

Diagnosing, conducting, and prescribing medications for patients having psychiatric-mental health problems.
Responsible for providing emergency psychiatric services, physician and psycho-social examinations of their patients.
Developing appropriate treatment plan and providing effective management of patient care with proper evaluation.
Consulting with patients and families having multiple and complex disorders; and working in a collaborative and integrative roles with primary healthcare providers.
Performing invasive procedures.
Educating patients on positive health promoting lifestyle choices and diseases, injury and illness prevention.

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