Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner ~ Weekend Only, Full-Time Position with Benefits

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Job Details

UMass Memorial Health - Harrington Hospital is seeking a full-time, weekends only, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for our 24-Bed Inpatient Adult Psychiatric Unit (APU), 16-Bed Inpatient Co-Occurring Disorders Unit (CDU), and Consult Liaison(C/L) service on our Webster and Southbridge campuses located at 340 Thompson Road and 100 South Street. The inpatient units are designed for patients who require an inpatient level of care to address their psychiatric symptoms and substance use disorders. Our C/L service provides psychiatric consultation for patients on our medical / surgical and ICU units. Our team of specialists, including therapists and psychiatrists, provide expert diagnosis and treatment individualized for each patient.

Our team includes psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, social workers, nurses and mental health clinicians. We offer a wide range of specialized inpatient services using the latest therapies, including sensory rooms and group meetings.

* Full-time position that is weekends only (Friday 5pm - Monday 7am)
* Full benefits including vacation (4 weekends per year)
* Split census and consult coverage with another nurse practitioner
(Max individual census of 20 / day + consults)
* Adult Psychiatric Unit (APU): 24-bed general adult psychiatry (Webster)
* Co-Occurring Disorders Unit (CDU): 16-bed for co-occurring substance use
disorders and primary psychiatric (Webster)
* C/L Service (Southbridge)
* Alternating weekend coverage of consult service with another NP
* MD backup available for any questions or assistance
* On-site ED for medical emergencies
* Great balance of on-site and work-from-home. Anticipated ~12 hours/day

on-site. Available by phone / messaging when not on-site
* Epic EMR

This role is ideal for a skilled PMHNP who thrives in an inpatient setting, enjoys a collaborative team approach, and values the flexibility of a concentrated weekend schedule with the stability of full-time employment.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Provides diagnostic and assessment services. Secures a health history from patient and/or family, records findings, and evaluates them. Performs a complete in-depth physical examination. Orders/performs pertinent diagnostic tests based on age and history.

2. Analyzes data collected to determine health status and identify differential diagnoses based on history, physical exam, and clinical findings.

3. Partners with physicians regarding proposed plan of care. Formulates this plan of care with the patient.

4. Manages therapeutic regime as outlined by established protocols for patients with acute illnesses. (Protocols are guidelines concerning patient care that are established between the physician and nurse practitioner. The guidelines outline subjective and objective findings, treatment plan and follow-up). Reassesses and modifies plan as necessary to achieve medical and health goals. Confers with physician for clinical direction as outlined by protocols.

5. Documents patient care outcomes to determine effectiveness of plan of care. Communicates outcomes with physician.

6. Signed delineation of privileges at hire between NP and collaborating physician. Must renew delineation of privileges each credentialing cycle including:

• scope of departmental practice
• treatment of emergencies
• physician consultation
• writing orders/prescription

7. Prescribes medications from Schedules II-VI. The form of prescription may be written or verbal via telephone order. Written prescriptions may be initiated by the nurse practitioner after obtaining proper registration numbers from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Drug Enforcement Agency.

8. Provides patient education. Acts as coordinator for admitting and discharging assigned patients. Works collaboratively with other health agencies and families of patients in the transition from admission to discharge. Confers with other health care providers including consultations and referrals to prepare a comprehensive patient care plan.

9. Within established protocols, under the supervision of the physician, nurse practitioners will assist with procedures in the operating room and with endoscopic procedures.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:
1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
2. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
3. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
4. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
5. Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
6. Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
7. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:
Required:

1. Masters or doctoral degree.

2. Graduate of approved Nurse Practitioner program with certification.

3. Current Massachusetts license.

Experience/Skills:

Must have at least 1 year of inpatient psychiatry or C/L experience

Preferred:
1. 3-5 years of experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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