Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Apply NowCompany: Boston Medical Center
Location: Brighton, MA 02135
Description:
Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient Psychiatry
Location: SEMC
Job Type: Full Time
Department: SEMC Psychiatry
Required Qualifications:
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
Location: SEMC
Job Type: Full Time
Department: SEMC Psychiatry
- Provide direct inpatient psychiatric services including comprehensive evaluation and treatment planning and delivery to patients
- Complete medical records timely per policy
- Provide on-going 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 his/her expertise as determined by the supervising physician or designee.
- Order simple diagnostic tests per his/her level of 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 illness and injury of patients as defined by approved medical protocols.
- Order safety restraints, when appropriate.
- Collaborate with health care professionals in the 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, the NP communicates 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.
- The NP shall be accountable for maintaining the confidentiality of all patient related information.
- The NP shall 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