LincolnHealth, Damariscotta, ME is part of the MaineHealth System, is recruiting for a Full Time Integrated Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner (NP), Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) in the Primary Care Outpatient Practice. Under the direction of a physician and / or Medical Director, this NP's responsibilities include co-management of caseloads with the patients' primary clinician and the care, this will also include :
- Complete diagnostic evaluation and health screening.
- Prescribe medical treatment within scope of practice.
- Provide on-going medication assessment, education and management.
- Provide therapeutic treatment in face to face and tele-psychiatric evaluations.
- Develop and record a plan for effective and timely treatment for patients in a community-based setting.
- Respond to medical emergencies and determine need for transfer to accepting facility in collaboration with psychiatric care when needed
- Complete medical records timely per policy
Desired Qualifications & Experience :
Master's degree as Advanced Nurse PractitionerValid license as a Nurse Practitioner by the Maine State Board of Nursing and qualified to do psychiatric evaluations and medication managementAdvanced skill and knowledge in conducting psychiatric evaluations and treating psychiatric patients.Specific credentialing criteria needed if working in the hospital as defined by Medical Staff By-Laws.Minimum of 2 years' experience as a PMHNP