Lead Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner — Patient-Centered Care

Hospital for Behavioral Medicine; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + matching

Health insurance 100% company-paid for

Life insurance 100% company-paid up to

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Long term disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Cafeteria on site + discounted meals

Employee engagement events

Employee assistance program

Employee recognition program

Free parking

Job summary

Hospital for Behavioral Medicine in Worcester, MA is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join a multidisciplinary team. You will perform clinical assessments, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with psychiatrists, RNs, social workers, and therapists to deliver patient-centered care.

Required: Master’s in Psychiatric Nursing, MA RN and APRN licensure, at least three years in psychiatric settings, CPR and CPI training within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Master's Program (Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner) from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Massachusetts.
• Minimum of three years of clinical experience in a psychiatric setting.
• CPR certification and CPI training within 30 days of employment prior to assisting with restraining procedures.

Responsibilities

• Completes follow up visits after initial assessment is completed.
• Participates in staffing weekly and family sessions as needed.
• Prescribes pharmacologic interventions as necessary.
• Reviews all applicable laboratory and diagnostic test results.
• Consults with attending psychiatrist when necessary.
• Makes referrals for further diagnostic psychological or medical testing as needed.
• As appropriate, communicates with patients, patients’ families and others to obtain personal and social information pertinent to the patients’ treatment.
• Prepares documentation in accordance with Hospital for Behavioral Medicines policies and all regulatory and accrediting bodies.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Collaborative care

Teamwork

Education

Master's Program (Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner) from an accredited school of nursing

Tools

CPR certification

CPI training

Job description

Hospital for Behavioral Medicine in Worcester, MA is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join a multidisciplinary team. You will perform clinical assessments, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with psychiatrists, RNs, social workers, and therapists to deliver patient-centered care.

Required: Master’s in Psychiatric Nursing, MA RN and APRN licensure, at least three years in psychiatric settings, CPR and CPI training within 30 days.