Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient Psychiatry

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