Nurse Practitioner - (Per Diem/Wareham)

Gosnold•Wareham, MA

1d•$80 - $90•Onsite

About The Position

Gosnold, Inc. is a nationally accredited non-profit leader in the prevention, treatment and recovery of mental health and substance use disorders. We offer a full, end-to-end continuum of care offering a wide range of treatment options. Highly regarded for innovation, we offer a comprehensive patient centered continuum of care tailored to fit the needs of each individual. Gosnold welcomes like-minded individuals who are passionate about our mission to support men, women, and families affected by these disorders, and to promote lasting recovery.

Requirements

Board-approved master’s or post-master’s nurse practitioner program or other Board-approved program.
Experience conducting evaluations, diagnostic procedures and treatments specific in the NP’s area of expertise.
Knowledge and understanding of behavioral health and the capability to provide treatment consistent with standards of professional care.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively relate to behavioral health patients.
Computer literacy and ability to work in an electronic medical record.
Current licensure in Massachusetts as a Nurse Practitioner and certification by a nationally recognized accrediting body approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
Current valid and unrestricted certificate with the Drug Enforcement Agency and the Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration Board.

Responsibilities

Conduct psychiatric assessments and diagnostic procedures for patients, in accordance with established standards of practice.
Evaluate and document identified medical problems and report them in a timely manner to the supervising physician.
Maintain patient records, including nurse’s notes and medication records, physician order forms, assessments and other essential documentation.
Prescribe psychotropic medication in accordance with established prescriptive practice guidelines.
Adhere to Universal Precautions for Infection Control and to proper procedures for disposal of sharps.
Participate in treating planning sessions, clinical case reviews and in-service training programs.
Adhere to the professional staff code of ethics.
Participate in clinical supervision sessions with a supervising psychiatrist in accordance with the Practice and Prescriptive Guidelines.
Perform all other duties as assigned.