Manages the care for a specific group of patients; facilitates the safe movement of patients throughout the continuum of care, ensures optimal utilization of resources, service delivery and compliance with external review agencies, local, state, and federal requirements. Collaborates with patients/families and the healthcare team in the transition planning process. Provides psychosocial assessments, education to patients. Performs other duties as assigned.
Principal Duties:
- Build relationships with patients, listen and reassure them
- Give advice and arrange support for patients and relatives
- Give the prescribed medication
- Maintain patient’s records
- Encourage patients to engage in therapeutic activities
- Share their patient’s insight with other healthcare professionals
- Work with collaborating physician to improve practice
Essential Job Requirements:
- Excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to identify and coordinate appropriate resources in the community.
- Ability to work with people of all social, economic, and cultural backgrounds.
- Computer skills.
Experience & Education:
Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Nursing with focus on Psychiatric nursing
Graduation from a state-certified advance practice program specializing in psychiatry/mental health
At least 1-2 years providing direct client care to persons receiving treatment for psychiatric disorders
Ability to work with both adult and youth/child populations
Must be certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in Psychiatric Mental Health (PMH) as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
An unrestricted license to practice as an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) in the state of Mississippi
Must have a valid DEA number and unrestricted DEA license in Mississippi
No suspension/exclusion/debarment from participation in federal health care programs (e.g. Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP)
Maintain credentials and licensure with all major insurance payers
Job Types: Full-time
Benefits: 401(k)
Medical Specialty: Primary Care
Physical Setting: Outpatient
Schedule: 10 hour shift
License/Certification: Certified Nurse Practitioner License (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple Locations
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact HR at 662-327-5202 or careers@dutchco.net for assistance.
The Dutch Group is an M/F/disability/protected veteran status/Genetic Data employer.