Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Florida Atlantic University

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - West Palm Beach, FL.

The psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) is responsible for managing the mental health care provided by the Florida Atlantic University/Northwest Community Health Alliance/Community Health Center (FAU/NCHA/CHC). The mental health care services are offered at the FAU/NCHA/CHC sites and mobile partner locations in Palm Beach County. The psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner is actively involved as a provider of patient care and in the coordination of patient care in order to ensure the smooth progression of the patient's medical evaluation and treatment. The psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner serves as a preceptor for psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner students enrolled at the FAU Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Serves as a preceptor for students in the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner concentration while providing mental health care to patients, families and groups across the lifespan in the clinic and mobile health unit settings.

• Participates in the client's plan of care, interdisciplinary team meetings, mobile health unit committee meetings when necessary.

• Discusses findings as needed with attending physician, consulting staff, and interprofessional medical service providers.

• Handles administrative tasks related to role.

• Prepares written reports to share with the patient/family and health care providers, as appropriate and strictly following HIPAA guidelines and all FAU/NCHA/CHC procedures.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

The College of Nursing at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to thoughtfully engaging all communities in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.

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Minimum Qualifications:Master's of Science degree in Nursing from an accredited institution and two years of experience as a registered nurse required.

Registered Nurse & APRN Licensure for Florida, American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification- Board Certification required (PMHNP-BC) required.

Minimum one year of clinical experience as a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner required.




Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

Bi-lingual - English and Spanish speaking.

Experience with caring for underserved population, adults, children, families.

Medicare Credentials.

Experience with electronic health records

Experience in precepting graduate level PMHNP

Experience in working with underserved or rural populations.Salary:$90,000 - $100,000 per year.College or Department:OPS - CON: Research & ScholarshipLocation:WestgateWork Days and Hours:Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Weekends and evenings as needed.Application Deadline: 2024-11-21Special Instructions to Applicant: Temporary positions are not established positions and are paid from OPS funds. Temporary positions are usually not eligible for benefits and retirement; however, they may be eligible for health insurance coverage depending on the average hours worked per week. They provide full-time or part-time employment in an exempt or non-exempt employment situation based on job duties and salary in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Temporary positions do not have layoff rights and may be terminated without prior notice. Applicants hired into Temporary positions may apply for a regular appointment should a vacancy become available.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

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OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact Human Resources at 561-297-3057. For inquiries concerning employees, job applicants or other available accommodations, please email accommodate@fau.edu or call the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at (561) 297-3004.

As a Hispanic-serving institution, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is one of the most racially and ethnically diverse institutions in the Florida state university system. We are committed to recruiting and retaining talented faculty and staff. We embrace our shared responsibility to create and celebrate a welcoming and inclusive campus environment for all. Our community features excellent schools, a vibrant and safe community, and a sub-tropical climate conductive to year-round outdoor activities.

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