Emergency Psychiatric NP - Crisis Stabilization & Care

Sheppard Pratt; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 87,000 - 101,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

403b retirement match

Generous paid-time-off and flexible S

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Student loan forgiveness

Grand rounds, CME opportunities, and L

Opportunities to work with trainees

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt is seeking a part-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide urgent psychiatric evaluation, stabilization, and treatment in our Emergency Department. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, timely care and appropriate next steps for patients in crisis.

Responsibilities include conducting evaluations, managing medications, and coordinating referrals. The role emphasizes collaboration, documentation, and participation in quality improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Interdisciplinary collaboration with ED and psychiatry teams.
• PMHNP-BC certification required.
• MD nursing license with PMHNP credentials required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, including risk and diagnostic assessments.
• Provide crisis intervention and stabilization for patients in acute distress.
• Prescribe and manage medications using evidence-based practices.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care.
• Facilitate referrals and transitions to inpatient or community services.
• Maintain accurate documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and education for ED staff.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Crisis intervention

Clinical judgment

Education

PMHNP-BC Certification (ANCC)

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing

Maryland PMHNP license

DEA Certificate

Controlled Substances Registration

Job description

Sheppard Pratt is seeking a part-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide urgent psychiatric evaluation, stabilization, and treatment in our Emergency Department. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, timely care and appropriate next steps for patients in crisis.

Responsibilities include conducting evaluations, managing medications, and coordinating referrals. The role emphasizes collaboration, documentation, and participation in quality improvement initiatives