Inpatient Family Nurse Practitioner

Full Time - 40 hours per week, including weekend rotation.

About the role

The Nurse Practitioner conducts comprehensive medical assessments, demonstrating a high level of autonomy and expert skill in the diagnosis and treatment of complex responses of individuals requiring inpatient psychiatric care and treatment of co-occurring substance abuse issues.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the comprehensive coordination of medical care for assigned patients.
• Completes all required documentation including admission history and physical assessments within 24 hours, medicine/pediatric consultation assessments, and follow-up notes within 48 hours.
• Utilizes ICD 10 terminology and concepts for diagnosis and treatment.
• Prescribes medication or other interventions within the scope of NP practice.
• Operationalizes systems to accept and treat all appropriate patients up to hospital census capacity.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Supports our positive image as a responsive, quality health care service provider to referral sources, insurers and MCOs.
• Respects diverse views and approaches, and contributes to maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
• Other patient care duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner Program.
• RN licensed within the state of Massachusetts required.
• Massachusetts Registration as Controlled Substances Practitioner.
• US DEA License.
• Prior experience in a Psychiatry setting is preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with Electronic Medical Records and healthcare technology.
• Self-directed, demonstrate initiative and professionalism, and exercise expert clinical judgment to function independently.
• Skills in interpreting and applying standards and regulations applicable to behavioral health inpatient services (e.g. JC, CMS, DMH, DPH).
• Time management, problem-solving, crisis management, and team-building capacity; flexibility, creativity, and ability to manage stress.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Current CPR certification is required.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k) match
• Employer paid long term disability (LTD)
• Employer paid life and AD&D Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And much more, just ask

Pay

$145,000 - $165,000 per year. Compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience.