Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Weekend/On-Call
Mental Health Resource Center
- Jacksonville, Florida
- 30+ days ago
Highlights
Outpatient services include medication management, care coordination, case management, intensive case management team services, counseling, psychosocial rehabilitation, an adult therapeutic family program, state hospital liaison services, mental health court, multidisciplinary forensic teams (MFT), jail-based diversion services, a Co-Responder Program with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, the Link-to-Life suicide prevention program, and services that assist individuals in obtaining benefits such as Social Security Income, Social Security Disability Income, Medicaid, food stamps, and housing. MHRC also operates eight Florida Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) programs for adults with severe and persistent mental illness, located in Clearwater, Gainesville, Jacksonville, Kissimmee, Rockledge, Tampa, and Winter Haven, as well as a FACT Lite program providing Linking, Advocating, Treating, Transitioning, Empowering & Recovery Support (LATTERS) services in Jacksonville.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Jacksonville, Florida |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Website | http://www.mhrcflorida.com/home.html |
Description
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
Thank you for your interest in joining the team at Mental Health Resource Center and Renaissance Behavioral Health Systems. We offer a variety of opportunities in the behavioral health and social services fields. We have locations in Jacksonville and throughout Florida. Employees work together and support one another in a friendly, team-oriented atmosphere that encourages professional growth. We offer an ideal workplace for individuals dedicated to providing care and services that reflect our core values of compassion, integrity, and excellence.
Mental Health Resource Center, Inc. (MHRC) is a nonprofit organization 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 and inpatient psychiatric services for children, adolescents, and adults. Outpatient services include medication management, care coordination, case management, intensive case management team services, counseling, psychosocial rehabilitation, an adult therapeutic family program, state hospital liaison services, mental health court, multidisciplinary forensic teams (MFT), jail-based diversion services, a Co-Responder Program with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, the Link-to-Life suicide prevention program, and services that assist individuals in obtaining benefits such as Social Security Income, Social Security Disability Income, Medicaid, food stamps, and housing. In addition, UF Health Jacksonville contracts with MHRC to manage the hospital’s adult inpatient psychiatric unit.
MHRC also operates eight Florida Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) programs for adults with severe and persistent mental illness, located in Clearwater, Gainesville, Jacksonville, Kissimmee, Rockledge, Tampa, and Winter Haven, as well as a FACT Lite program providing Linking, Advocating, Treating, Transitioning, Empowering & Recovery Support (LATTERS) services in Jacksonville. The two FACT teams located in Jacksonville serve residents of Duval, Clay, and Nassau counties.
Renaissance Behavioral Health Systems and Mental Health Resource Center encourage all applicants to take advantage of opportunities for hire, and if internal applicants, transfers, promotions, and advancement, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, handicap, disability, marital status, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. RBHS and MHRC are Equal Opportunity Employers and Drug Free Workplaces.Background screening and clearance through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse is required for all positions: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
About Company
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.
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