Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - 100% Paid Medical
About The Position
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner works in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team to perform clinical assessments and develop treatment plans. The team includes psychiatrists, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, mental health technicians, social workers, therapists and educators. Be able to establish empathy and a person-centered approach to patients. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner has the ability to recognize own limitations and respond to difficult situations. Skillfully work in a self-motivated and independent manner. Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with team members as well as clients. Completes follow up visits after initial assessment is completed. Participates in staffing weekly and family sessions as needed. Prescribes pharmacologic interventions as necessary. Reviews all applicable laboratory and diagnostic test results. Consults with attending psychiatrist when necessary. Makes referrals for further diagnostic psychological or medical testing as needed. As appropriate, communicates with patients, patients’ families and others to obtain personal and social information pertinent to the patients’ treatment. Prepares documentation in accordance with Hospital for Behavioral Medicines policies and all regulatory and accrediting bodies.
Requirements
- Education: Completion of a Master’s Program (Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner) from an accredited school of nursing.
- Licensure: Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in the State of Massachusetts.
- Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience in a psychiatric setting.
- Additional Skill Requirements: Successful completion CPR certification and CPI training to within 30 days of employment prior to assisting with restraining procedures.
Responsibilities
- Completes follow up visits after initial assessment is completed.
- Participates in staffing weekly and family sessions as needed.
- Prescribes pharmacologic interventions as necessary.
- Reviews all applicable laboratory and diagnostic test results.
- Consults with attending psychiatrist when necessary.
- Makes referrals for further diagnostic psychological or medical testing as needed.
- As appropriate, communicates with patients, patients’ families and others to obtain personal and social information pertinent to the patients’ treatment.
- Prepares documentation in accordance with Hospital for Behavioral Medicines policies and all regulatory and accrediting bodies.
Benefits
- 401(k) + matching
- Health insurance 100% company-paid for Full-Time position.
- 100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 100% company-paid long term disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Cafeteria on site + discounted meals
- Employee engagement events
- Employee assistance program
- Employee recognition program
- Free parking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
