MedStar Union Memorial Hospital is seeking a full-time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our hospital-based Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Service.

What you’ll do

Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluationsPerform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations of hospitalized patients

Assess and manage psychiatricAssess and manage psychiatric symptoms and behavioral health concerns in the setting of acute medical and surgical illness

Provide consultation regarding diagnosisProvide consultation regarding diagnosis, medication management, and treatment planning

Evaluate and treat patientsEvaluate and treat patients experiencing delirium, agitation, mood symptoms, psychosis, anxiety, and other psychiatric or behavioral concerns

Develop individualized treatment recommendationsDevelop individualized treatment recommendations in collaboration with the patient's medical team

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Liaison Psychiatry Team MedStar Union Memorial Hospital is seeking a full-time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our hospital-based Consultation
Liaison Psychiatry Service. This is an excellent opportunity for a psychiatric provider who enjoys caring for medically complex patients and working collaboratively with medical and surgical teams. In this role, you will provide psychiatric evaluation, treatment, and consultation for patients throughout the hospital while partnering closely with physicians, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team. Position Highlights Full-time, Monday–Friday daytime schedule Hospital-based Consultation
Liaison Psychiatry position Provide psychiatric consultation for patients admitted to medical and surgical services Evaluate and manage psychiatric and behavioral health concerns in medically complex patients Collaborate closely with hospitalists, surgeons, nurses, social workers, therapists, and other members of the care team Diverse inpatient patient population with a variety of medical, surgical, and psychiatric presentations Support from an experienced multidisciplinary team Call

one weeknight every two weeks and one weekend every eight weeks Weeknight call is telephonic Weekend call is primarily telephonic; in-person hospital evaluation is only required if a consult request necessitates it No outpatient clinic responsibilities What You’ll Do As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner on the Consultation
Liaison Psychiatry Service, you will: Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations of hospitalized patients Assess and manage psychiatric symptoms and behavioral health concerns in the setting of acute medical and surgical illness Provide consultation regarding diagnosis, medication management, and treatment planning Evaluate and treat patients experiencing delirium, agitation, mood symptoms, psychosis, anxiety, and other psychiatric or behavioral concerns Develop individualized treatment recommendations in collaboration with the patient's medical team Initiate, adjust, and monitor psychiatric medications as clinically appropriate Provide recommendations regarding behavioral management and patient safety Communicate recommendations clearly with patients, families, and interdisciplinary care teams Collaborate with hospital physicians and clinical staff to support coordinated patient care Provide follow-up consultations as clinically indicated Document evaluations, recommendations, and treatment plans in the electronic medical record What We’re Looking For Master’s or doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Current Maryland APRN license or eligibility for Maryland licensure Prescriptive authority in Maryland or eligibility to obtain it Strong clinical assessment, communication, and interpersonal skills Interest or experience in hospital-based psychiatry, Consultation
Liaison Psychiatry, or medically complex patient populations Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary hospital environment Commitment to compassionate, evidence-based, patient-centered care Experience in Consultation
Liaison Psychiatry or inpatient psychiatry is preferred, but providers with strong inpatient psychiatric experience and an interest in Consultation
Liaison Psychiatry are encouraged to apply. #PL #LI-MP1 This position has a hiring range of USD $115,000.00 - USD $190,000.00 /Yr.

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