Family Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care, Full Time 40hrs

TaraVista Behavioral Health•Devens, MA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner conducts comprehensive medical assessments, demonstrating a high level of autonomy and expert skill in the diagnosis and treatment of complex responses of individuals requiring inpatient psychiatric care and treatment of co-occurring substance abuse issues. As a Nurse Practitioner (FNP), you will be responsible for the comprehensive coordination of medical care for assigned patients. This includes completing all required documentation such as admission history and physical assessments within 24 hours, medicine/pediatric consultation assessments, and follow-up notes within 48 hours. You will utilize ICD 10 terminology and concepts for diagnosis and treatment, and prescribe medication or other interventions within the scope of NP practice. The role involves operationalizing systems to accept and treat all appropriate patients up to hospital census capacity, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, and participating in continuous quality improvement initiatives. You will also support our positive image as a responsive, quality health care service provider to referral sources, insurers, and MCOs, and respect diverse views and approaches, contributing to an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility, and acceptance toward all employees, patients, and visitors. Other patient care duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
Must be a graduate of a Nurse Practitioner Program.
RN licensed within the state of Massachusetts required.
Massachusetts Registration as Controlled Substances Practitioner
US DEA License
Familiarity with electronic medical records and healthcare technology
Self-directed, demonstrate initiative and professionalism, and exercise expert clinical judgment to function independently.
Skills in interpreting and applying standards and regulations applicable to behavioral health inpatient services (e.g. JC, CMS, DMH, DPH)
Time management, problem-solving, crisis management, and team-building capacity; flexibility, creativity, and ability to manage stress.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment independently and as part of a team.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Current CPR certification is required.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a Psychiatry setting is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive medical assessments, demonstrating a high level of autonomy and expert skill in the diagnosis and treatment of complex responses of individuals requiring inpatient psychiatric care and treatment of co-occurring substance abuse issues.
Responsible for the comprehensive coordination of medical care for assigned patients.
Completes all required documentation including admission history and physical assessments within 24 hours, medicine/pediatric consultation assessments, and follow-up notes within 48 hours.
Utilizes ICD 10 terminology and concepts for diagnosis and treatment.
Prescribes medication or other interventions within the scope of NP practice.
Operationalizes systems to accept and treat all appropriate patients up to hospital census capacity.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals
Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives
Supports our positive image as a responsive, quality health care service provider to referral sources, insurers and MCOs.
Respects diverse views and approaches, and contributes to maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
Other patient care duties as assigned