Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatrist

Acadia Healthcare•Dartmouth, MA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a full-time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join Southcoast Behavioral Health, a 192-bed acute psychiatric facility. This position involves conducting psychiatric evaluations and intake assessments, reviewing referrals for medical appropriateness, and following and treating patients prior to admission to the unit. The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a base salary range of $150,000 to $160,000 per year. A sign-on bonus and loan repayment assistance are available. The facility is an acute psychiatric hospital with 192 beds and an average daily census of 192, supported by a collaborative team of 16 providers utilizing WellSky EMR.

Requirements

Board Certified or Board Eligible PMHNP
Active DEA license required
Master's in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner program required.
Clinical experience working with the patient population of the facility; ability to demonstrate knowledge of concepts of limit setting, therapeutic boundaries, crisis management, therapeutic treatment, environment and patient care required.
Licensed to practice in the state in which the facility operates.
DEA license.

Nice To Haves

Behavioral health experience preferred
Minimum of 1 year experience as a Practicing Nurse Practitioner preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct psychiatric evaluations and intake assessments
Review incoming referrals for medical appropriateness
Follow and treat patients in intake prior to admission to the unit
Diagnose and treat acute, episodic or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team.
Participate in the formulation of patient Master Treatment Plan
Assess physical and psychiatric health of patient and formulate measures to meet patient needs.
Chart clinical observation (direct or through dictation), evaluations and treatment of patient in required time according to facility guidelines.
Communicate with physicians and other staff as necessary to provide quality care for patient within appropriate guidelines.
Encourage family involvement in patient care.
Respond to identified patient and family educational needs.
Support and follow legal requirements, hospital policy and procedures, medical staff bylaws and regulatory requirements.
Provide services that are in accordance with the state guidelines for Nurse Practitioners.
Provide on-call responsibilities on scheduled basis directed by medical staff.
May focus on health promotion and disease prevention.
May order, perform or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x-rays.
May prescribe medication.
Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always.
When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints.
Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.