Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Job at Boston Medical Center, Cambridge, MA

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  • Boston Medical Center
  • Cambridge, MA

Job Description

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

Job Tags

Full time,

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