Nurse Practitioner Psychiatric Mental Health PMHNP

Job Title : Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Location : El Paso, TX (Ft. Bliss)

Job Summary :

Essential Healthcare Solutions is seeking qualified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners to provide direct care and support to patients with behavioral and emotional disorders. PMHNPs supervise and provide general screening and medical care and examinations of patients for routine, acute, and chronic conditions involving all organ systems; provide immunizations; diagnose, treat, and counsel patients as indicated, often under the supervision of other mental health professionals. This role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to promote mental wellness and improve patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide a full range of outcome-based nurse practitioner services in accordance with privileges granted by the MTF (e.g., supervise and provide general screening and medical care and examinations of patients for routine, acute, and chronic conditions involving all organ systems; provide immunizations; diagnose, treat, and counsel patients as indicated).
• Technically direct and teach other staff, provide evidence-based educational lectures, and participate in in-service training for staff members.
• Diagnose and treat patients with common acute conditions, chronic illnesses, or minor trauma within accepted protocols, clinical practice guidelines, Nurse Practice Acts, and / or in consultation with a physician.
• Promote preventive care and health maintenance, including annual physicals, positive health behaviors, and self-care through both formal and individual education and counseling.
• Communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of people for the purpose of informing the healthcare team of plans / actions, for teaching / education to benefit the patient / family and organization.
• Recognize conditions that require isolation and ensure universal precautions are used in all patient encounters.
• Attend staff meetings to provide case discussion, continuing education, and continuous quality improvement and safety.

Qualifications :

Work Environment :

SHIFT : Sunday – Saturday; Compressed Schedule 12 hours with 1 day working 8 hours. Regular hours up to a maximum of 80 hours per two-week workweek period.

Salary : $75 / hr.

Essential HealthCare Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer \-

We are an equal employment and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring based on sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Accommodation requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to by Human Resources.