Psych Nurse Practitioner

Charles River Recovery•Weston, MA

11h•$100 - $110•Onsite

About The Position

Working under the supervision of the Medical Director and Director of Nursing, the Psych Nurse Practitioner assumes total nursing care of specific patients, including diagnosis, treatment, and consultations, under the direction of a physician. This role follows established nursing standards, procedures, and practices, and gives specific patient care directions to nursing and other staff. The Psych Nurse Practitioner may work in an inpatient setting and can perform independently or as part of a treatment team. An NP may also conduct physicals, order tests, and prescribe medications. This position will work alongside our full-time providers to offer support and coverage when needed.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Nursing
Current state license
State Registered Family or Adult Nurse Practitioner required
2-5 years nursing experience
Five years’ experience in substance abuse preferred
Experience in family medicine preferred (dual license)
Knowledge of medical health care diagnoses and terminology, detoxification procedures, the diseases of addiction and substance abuse disorders, co-occurring disorders, DSM Criteria and terminology.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Speaks clearly and persuasively in both positive and negative situations, has good listening skills, asks for clarification appropriately, responds well to questions, demonstrates group presentation skills and appropriately participates in meetings.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Five years’ experience in substance abuse
Experience in family medicine (dual license)

Responsibilities

Performs individual consultations with patients.
Recommends and/or orders medical interventions such as appropriate laboratory work, diagnostic imaging studies (X-rays, CT Scan, MRI, etc.), medications, and protocols for detoxification.
Documents appropriately in the medical record the required documentation in a timely manner such as admission assessment, history and physical examinations, intermittent assessments and recommendations, and patient discharge summaries.
Assesses the physiological and behavioral health status and assesses the psychosocial health status of the adult.
Completes initial assessments and develops the plan of care.
Assists in the development of treatment plans and nursing care plans for patients and provides nursing care consistent with the treatment plans.
Interacts with patients, nurses, case managers, RSS, counseling staff, clinical dietician, psychiatrist, medical director, other nurse practitioner(s), and other members of the interdisciplinary care team in such a manner that promotes a high standard of care.
Participates in the delivery of individualized patient care following approved procedures as warranted.
Functions under the direct supervision of the Medical Director in accordance with Nursing Standards of Care, Standards of Practice for Registered Professional Nurse as directed by the State Board of Nursing, Nursing Service and Hospital and Departmental policies and procedures.
Verifies the physicians’ orders.
Recognizes, reports and acts upon reports of deviation in diagnostic studies.
Identifies patient problems based on data related to the adult's health status.
Develops criteria for measurement of goals and communicates goals to appropriate persons to include patient, family, significant others and documents same. Obtains signature of patient.
Revises/updates plan of care based on patient progress or lack thereof.
Works in collaboration with the team and in a team environment.
Establishes effective working relationships that foster organizational success.
Leads and engages staff through articulation of a vision and mission that inspires others.
Plays a key role in attracting, developing, and retaining talented clinicians.