About this opportunity
Hill Country Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Centers lists this PMH Nurse Practitioner - Adolescent/Adult opportunity in uvalde, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
**HILL COUNTRY MHDD CENTERS IS OFFERING A $4,000 SIGN-ON BONUS TO
**EMPLOYEES**
Help us help others:
This position is responsible for providing crisis residential psychiatric treatment to adolescents and/or adults with severe and persistent mental illness in a community mental health setting.
All MHDD employees commit to our mission TO EMPOWER PEOPLE-FOSTER HOPE-SUPPORT CHOICE-CELEBRATE SUCCESS.
You will get to:
Work in the crisis residential mental health center under the supervision of the Crisis Residential Medical Director. Collaborate with the treatment team on patient care and transfers, meeting daily with the treatment team. Work may be both in-person and virtual.
Complete Psychiatric Evaluation with Medical (90792) within one hour of patient arrival to the Extended Observation Unit (EOU).
Evaluate patients on their need for psychotropic medication and prescribe medication.
Complete 12-hour reassessments/progress notes of EOU patients daily at 0800.
Complete 90792 within 24 hours of patient arrival to the Crisis Residential Unit (CRU) unless it is already done within 72 hours at another facility.
Complete physical health assessment within two hours of patient arrival to the CRU unless already done within the last week at another facility.
Complete prompt and correct documentation in the electronic medical record that supports diagnosis and outcome-based services with a recovery-oriented philosophy, including weekly progress notes on call CRU patients.
Monitor patient referral system to assess for admission and update patient sign-out list daily for on call psychiatrist.
Stay up to date with job training requirements through Relias.
You'll definitely need:
PMHNP Adolescent and/or Adult
Master of Science Degree in nursing (MSN) or a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in psychiatric and mental health.
PMHNP-BC as certified by the ANCC
Texas Board of Nursing License and DEA Registration
Meet all other criteria for employment and medical staff appointments.
Complete and maintain both CPR certification and Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behavior training within the first 3 months of employment.
Maintain valid Texas state driver's license and auto insurance.
Current automobile insurance and the ability to travel
We're excited to provide:
PPO health insurance plan with option to add dependents.
PPO dental plan and vision insurance options for healthy teeth and eyes.
Employer paid life insurance.
401(a) plan, employer matches your contributions dollar for dollar up to 8% of your salary. You are 100% vested after 3 years of service.
457/403(b) plan, employees are immediately eligible to contribute pre-tax earnings.
Generous paid time off for fun and vacations and paid sick time for when you're under the weather.
Authentic and caring environment where folks care about each other and want to do good in the world.
We can pay you:
An annual salary of $145,000 and benefits
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Worksite address
uvalde, TX, 78801, US
Who can apply
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