Behavioral Health APP- Geriatric Outpatient
Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville
Baptist Jacksonville (Downtown)
Posted Aug 4 · 2 years of experience
- Pay
- Not posted
- Unit and setting
- Psych
- License
- NP or APRN or RN licenseLicensed Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Required
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- Licensed Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Required
- License
- Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license in the state of practice.
- Certification
- Certified Nurse Practitioner Required
- Certification
- Certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) by the ANCC.
- Certification
- Designated as a Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for excellence in patient care, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville has repeatedly been named among U. S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals.” The hospital has also been ranked as high performing in more than 10 specialties from neurology and neurosurgery to gynecology, diabetes, endocrinology, oncology and more.
- Education
- Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
- Also asks
- Prescriptive authority and DEA registration (or eligibility).
- Also asks
- Location Overview
- Also asks
- As the central hub of the Baptist Health system, Baptist Jacksonville provides the highest level of medical and surgical care using the latest technologies, such as the robotic-assisted da Vinci™ Surgical System.
- Also asks
- Centrally located on the beautiful St. Johns River in downtown Jacksonville, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville is Baptist Health's flagship tertiary-care hospital.
- Also asks
- Baptist Health also has a new Stroke & Cerebrovascular Center, which is a regional epicenter for advanced treatment of strokes, aneurysms and other brain conditions.
- Also asks
- As one of 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare in the U. S. by Modern Healthcare, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville is located close to sports, theater and music venues, museums, shopping and dining.
Preferred
- Certification
- Certification as an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner(AGPCNP-BC) Preferred
- Experience
- Minimum 2 years of experience providing psychiatric care; geriatric psychiatry experience strongly preferred.
- Experience
- For more than 20 years, health care consumers have named Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville the "most preferred healthcare provider" in the region.
- Experience
- Experience in settings such as inpatient psychiatry, skilled nursing, assisted living, or outpatient geriatric programs is highly desirable.
Pay isn’t listed.
Worth asking
- How does compensation work, including base pay and the productivity or RVU formula?
- Are there differentials or other recurring incentives?
More questions to askFewer questions
- Does the employer cover malpractice and tail coverage, plus CME, licensing, and DEA support?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
Your fit
On your path
Advanced practice has its own path. Scope and independence depend on the role and state.
Original listing
Posted on Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville’s careers page.
Read full text
About Baptist Health
Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years. We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital.
Position Summary
The Geriatric Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) provides advanced practice psychiatric care to older adults experiencing mental health conditions, cognitive disorders, and behavioral disturbances. The practitioner conducts comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, develops and manages individualized treatment plans, prescribes psychotropic medications, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and quality of life.
Qualifications
Education and Licensure
Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program. Certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) by the ANCC. Certification as an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner(AGPCNP-BC) Preferred Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license in the state of practice. Prescriptive authority and DEA registration (or eligibility).
Experience
Minimum 2 years of experience providing psychiatric care; geriatric psychiatry experience strongly preferred. Experience in settings such as inpatient psychiatry, skilled nursing, assisted living, or outpatient geriatric programs is highly desirable. Licenses and Certifications Certified Nurse Practitioner Required Licensed Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Required
Location Overview
For more than 20 years, health care consumers have named Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville the "most preferred healthcare provider" in the region. As the central hub of the Baptist Health system, Baptist Jacksonville provides the highest level of medical and surgical care using the latest technologies, such as the robotic-assisted da Vinci™ Surgical System. Centrally located on the beautiful St. Johns River in downtown Jacksonville, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville is Baptist Health's flagship tertiary-care hospital.
Designated as a Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for excellence in patient care, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville has repeatedly been named among U. S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals.” The hospital has also been ranked as high performing in more than 10 specialties from neurology and neurosurgery to gynecology, diabetes, endocrinology, oncology and more. Baptist Health also has a new Stroke & Cerebrovascular Center, which is a regional epicenter for advanced treatment of strokes, aneurysms and other brain conditions. As one of 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare in the U. S. by Modern Healthcare, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville is located close to sports, theater and music venues, museums, shopping and dining.
Primary Location
Downtown - Reid Building