Nurse Practitioner (APRN), 40 hours, Behavioral Health, Putnam, CT

Day Kimball Healthcare • Putnam, CT

24d • Onsite

About The Position

Day Kimball Health is hiring a Nurse Practitioner (APRN) to join our Outpatient Mental Health Clinic in Putnam, CT! This full-time, exempt position offers 40 hours per week on a day shift schedule (8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.). Join a collaborative behavioral health team dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate outpatient mental health services to the residents of Connecticut's Quiet Corner. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, patient-centered environment while working alongside an experienced interdisciplinary team committed to improving the mental health and well-being of our community.

Requirements

• If licensed after 1999 must have Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program required.
• American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health-NP Required
• Must have a nationally recognized certification to practice.
• Current Federal DEA and State Controlled Substance License required.
• Current Connecticut State RN/APRN Licensure.
• 2-3 years experience in clinical setting providing direct patient care required.
• Ability to discriminate between normal and abnormal findings in the history and physical exam in order to establish a diagnosis.
• Ability to assess severity of patient’s illness and establish need/time for patient's evaluation.
• Ability to plan and care for patient’s identified problem including medication, diet, therapeutic procedures, etc.
• Ability to consult with other health team members regarding proposed treatment guidelines.
• Ability to form therapeutic relationships with patients.
• Demonstrate appropriate communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, and ability to maintain positive relationship with physicians, nurses and other hospital personnel.
• Demonstrate leadership and advanced clinical decision making skills.
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity to diverse populations.
• Demonstrates responsibility for continual professional development and commitment to advanced practice nursing.
• Must be self-directed, creative and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assess, manages, prescribes, and evaluates appropriate therapeutic and pharmacological interventions for common illnesses according to standards of practice.
• Consults or makes referral to primary care physician, other health care professionals or agencies when a situation is beyond their level of expertise or when additional services are needed to coordinate their health care.
• Provide comprehensive, patient-centered care within a collaborative, multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based care that promotes the physical and emotional well-being of our patients.
• Demonstrate clinical leadership through direct patient care, collaboration and consultation with the healthcare team, patient and family education, quality improvement initiatives, and ongoing professional development.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay with weekly pay
• Earned Time Off (ETO)
• Paid holidays
• Sick Time
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with eligible employer contribution
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Educational Assistance & Loan Reimbursement
• Up to $5,000/year for full-time employees
• Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident & Pet Insurance
• Career Growth Opportunities, leadership development, and mentorship
• Employee Recognition & Wellness Programs, including appreciation events and Food Truck Fridays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level