Job Description
APRN- Mental Health Practitioner Primary Care
(Primary Care)
Cynthiana, KY, United States of America
Overview
Harrison Memorial Hospital is a regional medical facility nestled in the heart of Kentucky. HMH is an independent, not-for-profit hospital, founded in 1906. HMH was recently awarded the prestigious five-star rating in the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) overall hospital quality star ratings for 2023 and is proud to be recognized as one of the top performing hospitals in the nation, joining an elite group of only five hospitals in the state of Kentucky to receive this distinguished honor. HMH offers competitive pay, a wide variety of extremely affordable benefits, generous paid time off and on-site childcare.
HMH’s hometown of Cynthiana, KY, in Harrison County, displays a small-town southern charm with a strong community feel. Harrison County is the perfect place to live, work and play. It has a diverse, historic downtown equipped with shopping, eating or enjoying our many artistic murals. Cynthiana offers plenty of family entertainment options such as a bowling center, roller rink and historic movie theater offering first run movies. Cynthiana is currently building a brand-new high school, scheduled to open in 2026, and is home to a top-rated community college. Our town may be small, but the service we deliver is BIG!!
Job Skills / Requirements
Job Summary:
Responsible for assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, injury, and or other physical and mental impairments of HMH Primary Care patients. Provides medical orders for patients in need of diagnostic tests and therapeutic treatment. APRN ensures all appropriate medical services are provided including but not limited to, physical exams, assessments, treatment plan development, medication administration, maintaining appropriate documentation, performing clinical procedures, patient referrals as needed, and maintaining communication with all appropriate health care professionals during the care of patient. Collaborates with physician as needed to ensure quality patient care. In conjunction with other licensed practitioners, will assist with developing, executing, and reviewing HMH PC policies and services provided. APRN, in conjunction with the Medical Director participates in periodic review of patient health records
Required Education, Skills, and/or Abilities:
- Must have Masters of Nursing Degree in Psych-Mental Health
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse and as an APRN by the Kentucky Board of Nursing
- Certified by a national credentialing board
- Certification in BLS required, ACLS preferred
- APRN must be registered with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to prescribe or administer controlled substances.
- Must complete continuing educational and professional development beyond formal education as outlined by certifying body.
- Demonstrates the ability to function in collaboration with other health care professionals
- Ability to effectively communicate with physicians and other staff.
- Experience with Word and Excel and the ability to create/analyze spreadsheets.
- This is based in Cynthiana, but could travel to Falmouth.
Education Requirements (Any)
Masters of Nursing Degree in Psych-Mental Health
Certification Requirements (All)
APRN
ACLS preferred
BLS
Additional Information / Benefits
Employees will be expected to comply with HMH’s vaccination policies, which include but is not limited to, compliance with “HMH COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Healthcare Workers” unless reasonable accommodations are needed under applicable law.
This job reports to the Department Manager
This is a Full-Time position 1st Shift, Monday - Friday.
Number of Openings for this position: 1