Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title :

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – Part-Time

Department :

Inpatient Psychiatric Unit at Lansing McLaren Hospital

Position Summary :

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is responsible for providing high-quality, evidence-based psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and medication management to patients admitted to the inpatient psychiatric unit. The PMHNP collaborates closely with the attending psychiatrist, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary treatment team to ensure comprehensive, patient-centered care. This position includes on-call responsibilities during nighttime hours for emergent orders and updates as communicated by nursing staff.

Schedule :

Part-Time (On-Site, Inpatient Setting)

Includes Nighttime On-Call Coverage as Assigned

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Clinical Assessment and Treatment

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and mental status examinations upon admission and as clinically indicated.
• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the supervising psychiatrist and multidisciplinary team.
• Prescribe, adjust, and manage psychotropic and adjunctive medications within the PMHNP scope of practice and facility protocols.
• Evaluate treatment response and modify interventions based on clinical presentation, laboratory findings, and collateral reports.
• Document all encounters, treatment plans, and updates in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) in compliance with facility, state, and federal standards.
• Perform suicide risk assessments, behavioral observations, and crisis evaluations as needed.
• Facilitate medication education for patients and families, ensuring understanding of medication purpose, potential side effects, and adherence importance.

Collaboration and Coordination

On-Call Responsibilities

Regulatory and Documentation Compliance

Education and Leadership

Qualifications :

Education and Licensure

Experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities