Nurse Practitioner Behavioral Health Department

Emerson Hospital; West Concord (MA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson Hospital in Concord, MA is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join the Behavioral Health Department as a Psych Physician Comp. The role focuses on psychiatric evaluations and consultations in the Emergency Department and on the patient floors.

Under supervision of the Chair of Psychiatry, you will provide high-quality, confidential care to adult patients and collaborate with supervising physicians to support safe and efficient patient experiences.

Qualifications

• Advanced Practice Nursing Degree with psych/mental health specialization.
• Experience as a psychiatric nurse practitioner, preferably inpatient.
• Current MA NP license and national PMHNP certification.
• English communication and confidentiality required.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluations and consultations in the Emergency Department and on patient floors.
• Collaborate with supervising physicians under the Chair of Psychiatry.
• Ensure safe, high-quality, confidential patient care for adults.
• Support teamwork within the Behavioral Health Department.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Advanced Practice Nursing Degree (psychiatric/mental health)

Job description

Emerson Hospital · Psych Physician Comp

Concord , MA

Salary Range: $1250 weekend day and $500 weeknight

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 for the 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
• Skills:
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.