Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
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The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) provides specialized nursing care to geriatric patients within a psychiatric unit, focusing on mental health improvement and patient-centered care. They work collaboratively with healthcare teams to plan, deliver, and evaluate nursing services, ensuring continuity and adherence to hospital policies. The role emphasizes professional growth, evidence-based practice, and compassionate care in a supportive, dynamic hospital environment.
Description Do you enjoy working closely with geriatric patients to help them improve their mental health? Are you looking for a positive team-oriented department where you feel appreciated and respected as a Nurse in a dynamic atmosphere that puts patient care first? The Bradley Center of St. Francis-Emory Healthcare is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) to work in our growing geriatric psychiatric unit. We are dedicated in our goal to provide our community with the best psychiatric care in the area, and our RN's have an integral role in making that happen! The Bradley Center has been providing psychiatric and mental health services to our community for over 60 years, and we take pride in being a patient-focused community-based facility. We provide training in behavioral and mental health care, addiction care, and the opportunity to advance in your RN career by promoting growth from within. Our leaders are hands-on and continuously assist our Nurse's in providing optimal psychiatric care and advancement. Offering excellent benefit packages, continuous pay increases, some of the most competitive pay in the area, flexible self-scheduling, excellent retirement packages, and more!! This Registered Nurse will be responsible but not limited to:- Under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator and/or Nursing Unit Director, perform nursing patient care duties for our geriatric unit.
- Plan, provide, and evaluate total nursing care in accordance with the established patient care philosophy.
- Facilitate individualized, goal-directed nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
- Relate effectively with other shifts for continuity of care, maintain satisfactory relations with other departments and nursing units; and participate in all phases of education.
Bachelor's degree in nursing Preferred (RN) Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a busy environment and take appropriate action when needed. Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS).
Handle with Care Certification or CPI within 90 days of hire preferred.
ACLS-preferred. Licenses:
Valid licensure in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse (RN) or multi state/compact RN license. Minimum Work Experience :
Six (6) months of experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) in a direct patient care setting preferred.
Experience in a behavioral health facility is preferred. New RN graduates are encouraged to apply as well.
Keywords:
psychiatric nursing, mental health care, geriatric patients, behavioral health, patient-centered care, nursing process, clinical nursing, evidence-based practice, hospital nursing, RN
- Location:
- Bibb County, Ga