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 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 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 selfdirected 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