[Hiring] Staff Nurse Practitioner, Mental Health @Teladoc Health

Role Description

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.

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Requirements

• 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

• Remote
• Travel: up to 5%

Benefits

• You will accrue 8 hours of PTO per semi-monthly pay period.
• You will also receive 80 hours of Paid Sick, Safe, and Caregiver Leave annually.