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Staff Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Teladoc Health
USA - TX - Remote, United StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Aug 2024

About the role

Empowering Minds, Transforming Lives!

Do you want to be a part of one of the most innovative healthcare experiences in the world? Do you enjoy building a better world through connections? If you answered yes to both, Teladoc Health Medical Group may be the right place for you!

As an employed Staff Clinician at Teladoc Health, you will be in the centerfold of progressive thinking, empowerment, and cultivating connections. Our Full Time Employed clinicians provide evidence-based treatment via telephone or video. Teamwork is especially important to us at Teladoc Health, and each clinician works with a practice manager, clinical director, and has access to resources and support. Must be able to work in an unsupervised capacity.

Summary of Position

As a Nurse Practitioner, you will play a vital role in providing comprehensive and personalized Mental Health services to patients remotely. This role is responsible for delivering exceptional patient care through compassion and dedication to high quality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Conduct virtual patient assessments, including collecting medical history, performing physical examinations, and diagnosing and treating common Mental Health illnesses.
  • Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with patients.
  • Order, interpret and provide appropriate follow up for diagnostic tests, such as laboratory work, to aid in diagnosis and treatment decisions.
  • Prescribe appropriate medications and therapies, adhering to evidence-based guidelines and considering patient preferences and limitations.
  • Monitor patient progress, assess outcomes, and make necessary adjustments to treatment plans to optimize patient care.
  • Provide patient education and support, including answering questions, addressing concerns, and promoting healthy lifestyle choices.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, including physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals, to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic health records (EHR) for all patient encounters.
  • Stay current with advancements in healthcare technology, telemedicine practices, and relevant professional guidelines and standards.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of best practices in virtual primary care.

The time spent on each responsibility reflects an estimate and is subject to change dependent on business needs.

                                                          

Supervisory Responsibilities

No

Qualifications Expected for Position

  • Ability to work independently and efficiently in a virtual setting, demonstrating strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively interact with patients and interdisciplinary teams remotely.
  • Proficiency in using telehealth platforms and electronic health records (EHR) systems.
  • Strong commitment to patient-centered care, empathy, and cultural sensitivity.
  • Ability to adapt to rapidly evolving virtual care practices and embrace innovative technologies.
  • Dedication to ongoing professional development and lifelong learning.

Required license or credential needed to perform job:

  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with either a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) mandatory
  • Valid Nurse Practitioner license and certification in the state where the virtual Mental Health practice is based.
  • Minimum of 5 years of post-graduate clinical experience as a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
  • Board Certification by ANCC or AANP
  • Post-Masters Graduate Certificate in Psychiatric-Mental Health
  • No disciplinary actions within the last 5 years

Work Environment                                       

                             Office           ☒  Remote                 ☐ Hybrid (Office & Remote)

Travel: up to 5%

Travel percentage reflects an estimate and is subject to change dependent on business needs.

Physical Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.  Teladoc Health will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual in line with company policy.

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