Nurse Practitioner Behavioral Health Department

Emerson Hospital; Concord (MA); On-site; USD 75,768 - 123,984; Full time

Job summary

Emerson Hospital is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner for the Behavioral Health Department in Concord, MA. The role involves providing psychiatric evaluations and consultations, working under the supervision of the Chair of Psychiatry. Applicants must have an Advanced Practice Nursing Degree, a current Nurse Practitioner license in Massachusetts, and relevant certifications. Strong customer service, communication, and computer skills are essential. The position offers competitive pay ranging from $55.00 to $90.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Current license as a Nurse Practitioner in Massachusetts.
• National certification as a Nurse Practitioner required.
• Certification as a PMHNP.
• BLS healthcare provider required.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluations and consultations.
• Collaborate with supervising physicians.
• Ensure safe delivery of care to adult patients.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Read, write, and communicate in English

Computer skills

Ability to maintain confidential information

Education

Advanced Practice Nursing Degree in psychiatric/mental health nursing

Job description

Nurse Practitioner Behavioral Health Department

Job Ref: 34254
Category: Nurse Practitioner
Location: 133 Old Road to Nine Acre Corner, Concord, MA 01742
Department: Psych Physician Comp
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Day shift
Hours: 8:30am-5:00pm
Pay Range: $55.00 - $90.00 per hour

Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Chair of Psychiatry and in direct collaboration with supervising physicians, performs duties a wide range of clinical tasks. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner's primary role in the Behavioral Health Department is to provide psychiatric evaluations, consultations in the Emergency Department and on the patient floors. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is an essential member of the Behavioral Health team committed to providing comprehensive and efficient patient care that provides the best possible experience and individualized care. This position ensures the quality and safe delivery of care to patients of adult patients.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Advanced Practice Nursing Degree from an accredited school with specialization in psychiatric/mental health nursing required.
• Experience: Previous experience required as a psychiatric nurse practitioner preferably in an inpatient setting.
• Licensure and/or Certification:
  • Current license as a Nurse Practitioner in Massachusetts required.
  • National certification as a Nurse Practitioner required (this is required for Massachusetts licensure). (ARNP)
  • Certification as a PMHNP
  • BLS healthcare provider required.
• Skills:
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.
  • Computer skills required.
  • Ability to maintain confidential information.