Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
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Location: Brighton, MA
Job Type: Full Time
Department: SEMC Psychiatry
Responsibilities:
* Provide direct inpatient psychiatric services including comprehensive evaluation and treatment planning and delivery to patients.
* Complete medical records timely per policy.
* Provide ongoing medication assessment, education, and management.
* Coverage along all other service lines.
* Respond to nursing staff concerning medical issues.
* Consult with the supervising physician regarding physical findings and course of treatment.
* Order appropriate medications per expertise as determined by the supervising physician or designee.
* Order simple diagnostic tests per expertise as determined by the supervising physician or designee.
* Initiate consultations to other services, authorized by the supervising physician or designee.
* Respond appropriately during unexpected events, codes, medical emergencies (i.e., seizures). Defibrillation can be done provided there is documentation of annual training (BLS Certification).
* Evaluate specific minor illnesses and injuries of patients as defined by approved medical protocols.
* Order safety restraints, when appropriate.
* Collaborate with health care professionals in planning, implementation, and coordination of health teaching and counseling of the patient, family, or patient representative. Document patient level of understanding.
* In collaboration with the Supervising Physician, communicate the plan of care with all referring providers, MD of record, as well as the patient and her family.
* May also be responsible for coordination with other clinical staff, nurses, and other physicians involved in the care of patients.
* Accountable for maintaining the confidentiality of all patient-related information.
* Abide by all policies & procedures.
* Comply with all OMH regulatory equipment.
Required Qualifications:
* Graduation from an accredited NP program, Certification as a PMHNP.
* Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification.
* Two years’ experience as an Affiliate Practitioner and experience in an inpatient psychiatric unit preferred.
* Current Massachusetts license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner is required.
* Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
* Demonstrate clinical expertise for functioning in an independent role.
* Excellent interpersonal relationships and communication skills for working with patients, families, and other staff.
* Ability to collaborate and effectively communicate with physicians and other health care professionals and support staff.
* Ability to be self-directed and demonstrate initiative in addressing responsibilities of the position.
* Ability to complete forms and other paperwork appropriately in a timely manner.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
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