Nurse Practitioner – Clinical Specialist II (APRN), Adult Outpatient Psychiatry

Job Summary

CHA requires all employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19. Individuals may request exemption for medical or religious reasons.

About the Role

The Nurse Practitioner – Clinical Specialist II (APRN), Adult Outpatient Psychiatry position provides evaluations and treatment for an assigned caseload of clients, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team and program leadership. Key responsibilities include facilitating clinical coordination of admissions, transfers, and discharges, assessing medication needs, administering medication, collaborating with medical director, and providing mental health consultation to staff of area nursing homes, clinics, and community caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluations and treatment for an assigned caseload of clients providing a range of psychosocial care.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team and program leadership.
• Facilitate clinical coordination of admissions, transfers, and discharges to ensure a smooth patient flow.
• Demonstrate an ongoing awareness of and participation in the Quality Improvement Program.
• Initiates and collaborates with unit colleagues to develop, implement, and evaluate clinical standards.
• Assess medication needs of selected patients and prescribes medication according to established practice guidelines.
• Administer medication according to nursing policy and procedure.
• Collaborate with medical director in coordination and provision of psychopharmacologic treatment and consult with Geriatric Service and Mental Health staff around treatment, including psychoactive medications.
• Provide mental health consultation to staff of area nursing homes, clinics, and community caregivers. Organize and participate in case conferences as needed.

Requirements

• Maintain current Basic Life Support “C” Certification.
• Certification in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing by the American Nursing Association.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) with a specialization in Adult Outpatient Psychiatry.
• Current Massachusetts RN license.
• Current Massachusetts APRN license.
• Experience in adult outpatient psychiatry preferred.
• Experience in psychiatric mental health nursing preferred.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of psychiatric medications and their effects.

Benefits

Details not specified.

Pay

Salary range is $61-$111/hour based on years of experience.

Schedule

36 Hours/week; Days/Evenings, MNA Cambridge Union

Company Description

Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.

Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.

At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People.