PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER- PMHNP

Company: InnovAge
Location: San Bernardino
Posted on: September 1, 2024

Job Description:

Responsibilities

Monday through Friday position with no weekends or on-call!

InnovAge PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) is an alternative to nursing facilities. It provides customized healthcare, social engagement, and exercise to older adults to help them stay independent and in their homes. PACE participants receive most of their healthcare and social support at an InnovAge center in their community. Each person in the program has a team of healthcare experts and a personal care plan that is focused on providing a personalized experience.

As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMNHP) you are an integral part of developing and delivering a personal care plan, ensuring high quality, clinically appropriate, team-based behavioral health care. Physical attendance at an InnovAge center(s) is essential to performing the job duties with the option to travel to meet participants outside of center. No on-call or weekend hours required.

You will

• Confidently and swiftly navigate ambiguous situations to manage participants' care in real time
• Take bold action using evidenced-based medication management to support acute needs
• Emphasize gradual dose reduction
• Natural ability to integrate with primary care and other Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) members
• Adapt interpersonally to meet participant and IDT clinical needs in real time
• Pioneer InnovAge's developing behavioral health integration program
• Serve as mentor/educator to PCP's regarding psychotropic medication management and behavioral change Clinical Care - 70%
  • Provide in-person clinical assessments of participants, prescribe and deprescribe, identify treatment protocols, and on-going medication management in centers and via telehealth
  • Coordinate care with Behavioral Health Providers, PCPs, and IDT
  • Consult with IDT staff on behavioral interventions, nursing practice, and psychopharmacology, including writing orders for medications, as appropriate
  • Provide integrated therapeutic care
  • Monitor psychiatric hospitalization care and follow-up disposition planning
  • Respond to urgent calls from clinics, center staff, and facilities, with a solution-focused approach
  • Monitor response to psychotropic medications Administration - 30%
    • Educates IDT to manage and resolve behavioral complexities or placements
    • Liaisons with external psychiatric providers to ensure appropriate referrals, continuity of care, monitoring/follow up and report to IDT
    • Provide in-service education at PACE centers; participate in staff meetings as needed
    • Contribute to case review, consultation, and utilization review
    • Research and utilize evolving psychiatric treatments, PACE service requirements, and legislation
    • Participates in IDT meetings, conferences, committees, and events as requested REQUIRED
      • Current State issued Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner/PMHNP license
      • 2+ yrs in psychiatric care and medication management
      • 5+ yrs nursing with at least 2yrs as Nurse Practitioner
      • DEA Certification with full prescriptive authority
      • Proficiency with standard Microsoft Office applications and EMR systems
      • Current CPR certification or the ability to obtain CPR certification in first 30 days of employment
      • Requires personal transportation, valid state issued driver's license, good driving record and auto insurance as required by law. PREFERRED
        • Experience working with geropsychiatric populations
        • Licensure or certification in substance use treatment
        • Training or experience with group and family interventions
        • Experience with conflict management, mediation, de-escalation, and crisis mitigation
        • Knowledge of the chronic disease management and psycho-social implications
        • Bilingual
          
          Benefits
          
          InnovAge is dedicated to empowering seniors to live independently, allowing them to age in their own homes and communities safely. InnovAge offers an alternative to nursing homes through its Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), which provides enrolled seniors with customized healthcare and social support at PACE Adult Day Health Centers. These centers are staffed by medical professionals who are committed to creating personalized care plans for each participant. At InnovAge, our team members are our greatest asset and have a significant impact on the lives of our participants every day. When you join InnovAge, you'll work alongside talented, respectful, and passionate colleagues within a patient-centered care model.
          
          InnovAge is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action, and we strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified candidates for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, or any other protected status. Salaries are determined by various factors such as qualifications, experience, and location, and do not include potential bonuses or benefits. Our extensive benefits package includes medical/dental/vision insurance, short and long-term disability, life insurance and AD&D, supplemental life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) savings, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.
          
          Applicants are considered until the position is filled.
          
          Posted Salary Range
          
          USD $145,000.00 - USD $185,000.00 /Yr.

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