Nurse Practitioner Inpatient Psychiatry- Per Diem-MGH
Nurse Practitioner Inpatient Psychiatry- Per Diem-MGH
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Job Description
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Nurse Practitioners provide supportive and empathic emotional care behavioral management medication management and education to our patients. As a medical psychiatric unit the Nurse Practitioner will assess and respond to a wide range of medical issues and events independent from or concurrent to a psychiatric illness. Our mission is abatement of acute symptoms through evaluation and appropriate disposition generally after a 10-day stay.
Per Diem Requirement: Minimum-1-8hr shift per week
Skills and Experience:
Minimum 2 years psychiatric NP experience required
Inpatient psychiatric med/surgical or emergency department experience strongly preferred
Education/Degree:
Masters Degree Nursing required
Licensure Certifications or Registration
Nurse Practitioner certification
Job Summary
SummaryThe Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a licensed provider. This NP position specifically works in a psychiatric setting providing psychiatric assessments and establishing comprehensive plans that address a broad range of concerns for patients with psychiatric disorders. May perform additional duties such as precepting small group of learners.
Essential Functions
Provides direct care counseling and teaching to psychiatric patients.
Complete biopsychosocial and psychopharmalogical evaluations on patients.
Performs complete histories and physical examinations.
Orders interprets and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic laboratory and physical examination findings.
Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.
Consistently provides high quality and timely documentation including admission and progress notes procedure notes operative notes and discharge summaries.
Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population.
Required for All Jobs
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Does this position require Patient Care (indirect/direct) Yes
Qualifications
Education
Masters Degree Nursing required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree No
Licenses and Credentials
Registered Nurse RN - State License preferred
Nurse Practitioner NP / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse APRN State License preferred
Experience
2 years of experience as a psychiatric nurse practitioner required
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Solid understanding of psychiatric clinical practices.
- Skilled in conducting psychiatric assessments/evaluations.
- Ability to maintain quality control standards.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Ability to interpret adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
- Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients medical staff and the public.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$57.88 - $81.95/HourlyGrade
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Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Employment Type
Part-Time
