Senior Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – 529641

June 26, 2023
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Job Description

Florida International University

Miami, Florida, Florida International University is classified by Carnegie as a R1: Doctoral Universities – Highest Research Activity   and recognized as a Carnegie engaged university. It is a public research university with   colleges and schools   that offers 196   bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral   programs in fields such as engineering, computer science, international relations, architecture, law and medicine. As one of South Florida’s anchor institutions, FIU contributes almost $9 billion each year to the local economy. FIU is Worlds Ahead in finding solutions to the most challenging problems of our time. FIU emphasizes research as a major component of its mission. FIU has awarded more than 220,000 degrees and enrolls more than 54,000 students in two campuses and three centers including FIU Downtown on Brickell, FIU@I-75, and the Miami Beach Urban Studios.   FIU’s Medina Aquarius Program   houses the Aquarius Reef Base, a unique underwater research facility in the Florida Keys. FIU also supports artistic and cultural engagement through its three museums:   Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum , the   Wolfsonian-FIU , and the   Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU . FIU is a member of   Conference USA   and more than 400 student-athletes participating in 18 sports. For more information about FIU, visit   http://www.fiu.edu/ .
 
Senior Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – 529641
 
Job Summary:
Specializes in the mental health needs of FIU students and develops appropriate treatment plans adhering to evidence-based guidelines. Conducts initial psychiatric evaluations and provides individual treatment to FIU students with a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other psychiatric disorders.

Conducts initial psychiatric evaluations to determine the mental health needs of FIU students and develops appropriate treatment plans adhering to evidence based guidelines.
Provides individual treatment to FIU students with a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other psychiatric disorders.
Prescribes appropriate medication for FIU students with behavioral health issues and continuity of care by monitoring reactions to the medication and treatment regime.
Collaborating with other healthcare professionals, including primary care physicians, psychologists, and social workers, to provide comprehensive coordinated care to college students.
Accurately documents all patient care activities in electronic health records in a timely and accurate manner.
Maintains current knowledge of psychiatric medications, treatments, and trends in mental health care through continuing education opportunities.
Participates in quality improvement activities, such as chart reviews, to ensure the delivery of high-quality mental health care services to college students.
Maintains confidentiality and privacy in accordance with applicable laws and regulations complying with all organizational policies and procedures, including those related to safety, infection control, HIPAA, and FERPA.
Demonstrates a commitment to multiculturalism and serving underrepresented populations.
Assists in developing and implementing procedures relevant to psychiatric services.

 
Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s of Science in Nursing and four (4) years of experience as an ARNP.
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
Basic Cardiac Life Support

Departmental Requirements:

 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Florida license  (PMHNP)
Must obtain Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certification within three (3) months of hire.

Desired Qualifications:

Strong knowledge of various psychotherapeutic methods.
Ability to explain complex medical concepts in an easy-to-understand manner.
Excellent observational and assessment skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

 
Job Category: Administrative
 
Advertised Salary:
$110,000.00 – $115,000.00
Work Schedule:

Begin time: 9:00 AM
End time: 5:30 PM

 
Pre-Employment Requirements:

Criminal Background Check
Office of Inspector General (OIG) Checks

 
For further information or to apply, please visit careers.fiu.edu and reference Job Opening ID #  529641
 
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Pay Transparency
Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.  However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of  their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
 
FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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