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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Weekend/On-Call

Mental Health Resource Center

Jacksonville, Florida

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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Bakery, Behavioral Health, Case Management, Child and Youth Services, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Study Publications, Communication Skills, Community and Social Services, Compensation and Benefits, Critical Care, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Emergency Services, Formulary, Healthcare, Hospital, Hospital Administration, Informed Consent, Medicaid, Medical Diagnosis, Medical Record System, Medical Treatment, Medications, Nonprofit, Nurse Practitioner Psychiatry, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, On Call, Organizational Skills, Outpatient Care, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Prescription Drugs, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Psychiatric Nursing, Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Side Effects, Social Work, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Treatment Plan, United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Writing Skills
LOCATION
Jacksonville, Florida
POSTED
23 days ago
Position Description:
Weekend/On-Call Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (APRN)
Jacksonville, Florida

Mental Health Resource Center (MHRC) is seeking a dedicated and experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (APRN) to provide weekend, on-call, and holiday coverage for our inpatient psychiatric programs in Jacksonville. This position supports the MHRC North and South Adult Inpatient Programs and the MHRC North Child/Adolescent Inpatient Program.

This position serves patients within psychiatric crisis stabilization units, where most individuals are admitted involuntarily under Florida's Baker Act. Patients typically remain on the unit for 3–5 days, requiring timely assessment, intervention, and treatment planning.
Our crisis stabilization programs offer a fast-paced environment where employees have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact during critical moments in patients' lives. MHRC fosters a collaborative, supportive, and team-oriented culture that values professional growth and quality patient care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing comprehensive psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and medication management services, including but not limited to:
  • Conduct psychiatric evaluations and establish diagnoses for assigned patients.
  • Develop and implement individualized, problem-oriented treatment plans with measurable goals and objectives.
  • Prescribe medications in accordance with Florida licensure requirements, established protocols, and the MHRC formulary.
  • Provide medication education, including indications, side effects, risks, benefits, and administration instructions.
  • Obtain and document informed consent for prescribed medications and treatment interventions.
  • Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as clinically indicated.
  • Provide therapeutic interventions and other approved treatment modalities within scope of practice.
  • Assess and manage patients experiencing psychiatric crises.
  • Evaluate Baker Act admissions and vacate inappropriate Baker Acts when clinically indicated.
  • Collaborate effectively with psychiatrists, nursing staff, therapists, case managers, and other interdisciplinary team members.
  • Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation within the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Qualifications:
Required Education and Licensure
  • Master's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
  • Current Florida APRN license.
  • ANCC Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
  • Current DEA registration.
Required Experience
  • Minimum of one (1) year of experience in psychiatric nursing or working with psychiatric patients.
  • Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with individuals diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI).
  • Minimum of two (2) years of post-master's clinical experience as an APRN working under physician supervision.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
  • Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and decision-making skills.
  • The ability to work independently and exercise sound clinical judgment in complex situations.
  • The ability to recognize and respond appropriately to psychiatric emergencies, safety concerns, abuse, neglect, and other crisis situations.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • The ability to establish positive working relationships with patients, families, caregivers, community partners, and multidisciplinary team members.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in electronic health record documentation and patient information systems, with the ability to demonstrate competency in MHRC systems within three months of employment.
Schedule:
Weekends, After Hours and Holidays

Renaissance Behavioral Health Systems and Mental Health Resource Center are Equal Opportunity Employers.
Background screening and clearance through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse is required for all positions: https://info.flclearinghouse.com




About the Company

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Mental Health Resource Center

Renaissance Behavioral Health Systems

RBHS functions as a management services organization, providing centralized administrative, finance and accounting, human resources, information technology and quality improvement services to MHRC.  Through its administrative function, RBHS coordinates the programs and services of MHRC to create an integrated, high quality service delivery system.

Mental Health Resource Center

Founded in Jacksonville in May 1977, Mental Health Resource Center, Inc. (MHRC) is a Florida not-for-profit corporation that provides a wide range of behavioral health and social services to the community.  Included in MHRC’s service array are 24-hour emergency services; inpatient psychiatric services for children, adolescents and adults; and numerous outpatient services, including medication management, case management, counseling, supported housing, psychosocial rehabilitation, two programs for the homeless, a therapeutic family program, state hospital liaison services, forensic services, in-jail services, and nine Florida Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) programs for adults with severe and persistent mental illness located in Clearwater, Gainesville, Jacksonville, Kissimmee, Naples, Rockledge, Tampa, and Winter Haven. 

Since 1989, MHRC’s programs have been fully accredited by The Joint Commission.  Inpatient services are licensed by the State of Florida, Agency for Health Care Administration.  MHRC is a certified agency of United Way of Northeast Florida.      

MHRC accepts and directly bills most insurance plans, including Medicaid, Medicare and most private insurance plans.  Individuals who do not have health insurance and cannot afford our standard rates may be eligible for a reduced fee, depending on their income and number of household members.  Some MHRC programs are funded in part by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) and its managing entities, LSF Health Systems, Central Florida Behavioral Health Network, and Central Florida Cares Health System; the federal government; and the City of Jacksonville.

Mission

MHRC helps people improve their well-being and achieve their goals by providing comprehensive behavioral healthcare and social services.

Vision

We view MHRC as a leader in the behavioral health and social services field, and we will continuously strive to provide services of the highest quality and effectiveness.  Our services will be provided in the most appropriate, least restrictive setting and in the most cost-effective manner utilizing caring, professional staff.

Values

At MHRC, the core values reflect what is important to our organization.  These values guide our decisions and actions as we provide services, communicate with one another, and develop relationships within the community:

 

Integrity

We believe in ethical conduct, including honesty, fairness, and sound decision-making.

Compassion

We listen to others openly and respectfully, respond with sensitivity and understanding, and work every day to improve the lives of people in need.

Excellence

We continuously improve our communication, knowledge, and skills to provide services of the highest quality and effectiveness.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
WEBSITE
http://www.mhrcflorida.com/home.html

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