Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner- Inpatient

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Psychiatric Emergency Services | Merit Health Hospital

Precise Mind | Jackson, Mississippi

Position Summary

Precise Mind is seeking experienced and compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) to join a newly established, 24/7 psychiatric emergency service at Merit Health Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new program dedicated to providing immediate psychiatric evaluations, crisis intervention, and stabilization services for patients experiencing acute mental health emergencies.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced hospital environment, demonstrate strong clinical judgment, and be comfortable managing complex psychiatric conditions while collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Available Shifts

• Day Shift: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
• Night Shift: 10:00 PM – 10:00 AM
• 12-hour shifts supporting 24/7 psychiatric emergency services

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments for patients presenting with acute psychiatric symptoms and mental health crises.
• Assess and manage patients experiencing suicidal ideation, psychosis, severe mood disorders, agitation, and other psychiatric emergencies.
• Provide crisis intervention, psychiatric stabilization, and medication management.
• Perform suicide risk assessments and evaluate patient safety concerns.
• Determine appropriate levels of care, including psychiatric admission, continued observation, or referral to outpatient services.
• Collaborate with emergency department providers, psychiatrists, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, clinical standards, and applicable state and federal regulations.

Qualifications

Required

• Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current and unrestricted Mississippi APRN license.
• Board Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).
• Current DEA registration or ability to obtain prior to employment.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience as a PMHNP.
• Strong psychiatric assessment, crisis intervention, and psychopharmacology skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound clinical decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Experience in psychiatric emergency services, inpatient psychiatry, or acute behavioral health settings.
• Experience managing high-acuity psychiatric patients and behavioral health crises.
• Familiarity with psychiatric admission criteria, crisis stabilization, and involuntary commitment procedures.

About Precise Mind

Precise Mind is dedicated to delivering compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care that improves access to mental health services and supports positive patient outcomes.

As part of the Beacon Behavioral Partners network, Precise Mind partners with healthcare organizations to expand access to high-quality psychiatric services.

Our new psychiatric emergency service at Merit Health Hospital offers an opportunity to be part of an innovative program focused on providing timely, effective care to individuals experiencing mental health crises.

Precise Mind is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences.