Nurse Practitioner - (Per Diem/Wareham)

Gosnold, Inc.; Wareham (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Cross & Blue Shield health and d"

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

403b retirement plan

Life insurance

Critical illness insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pet insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Gosnold, Inc. is a nationally accredited non‑profit leader in mental health and substance use care in Massachusetts. The Nurse Practitioner conducts psychiatric assessments and diagnostic procedures, evaluating and documenting problems, and reporting to the supervising physician in a timely manner. The role includes prescribing psychotropic meds and adhering to professional guidelines and ethics. The team emphasizes patient‑centered care.

Qualifications

• Education: Board‑approved master’s or post‑master’s nurse practitioner program.
• Experience: Evaluations, diagnostic procedures and treatments within NP scope; behavioral health knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient records, including nurse notes, medication records and orders.
• Prescribe psychotropic medication per guidelines.
• Adhere to infection control and sharps disposal procedures.
• Participate in treatment planning, case reviews and in‑service trainings.
• Participate in clinical supervision with supervising psychiatrist.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

EMR proficiency

Computer literacy

Education

Master’s NP program

Massachusetts NP licensure

Tools

EMR

Job description

Salary Range: $80.00 To $90.00 Hourly

OVERVIEW:

Gosnold, Inc. is a nationally accredited non-profit leader in the prevention, treatment and recovery of mental health and substance use disorders. We offer a full, end-to-end continuum of care offering a wide range of treatment options. Highly regarded for innovation, we offer a comprehensive patient centered continuum of care tailored to fit the needs of each individual. Gosnold welcomes like-minded individuals who are passionate about our mission to support men, women, and families affected by these disorders, and to promote lasting recovery.

SUMMARY:

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for conducting psychiatric assessments and diagnostic procedures for patients, in accordance with established standards of practice. This position requires evaluating and documenting identified medical problems and report them in a timely manner to the supervising physician.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain patient records, including nurse’s notes and medication records, physician order forms, assessments and other essential documentation.


• Prescribe psychotropic medication in accordance with established prescriptive practice guidelines.


• Adhere to Universal Precautions for Infection Control and to proper procedures for disposal of sharps.


• Participate in treating planning sessions, clinical case reviews and in‑service training programs.


• Adhere to the professional staff code of ethics.


• Participate in clinical supervision sessions with a supervising psychiatrist in accordance with the Practice and Prescriptive Guidelines.


• Perform all other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform the job.

• Education: Board‑approved master’s or post‑master’s nurse practitioner program or other Board‑approved program.


• Experience: Experience conducting evaluations, diagnostic procedures and treatments specific in the NP’s area of expertise. Knowledge and understanding of behavioral health and the capability to provide treatment consistent with standards of professional care.


• Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively relate to behavioral health patients. Computer literacy and ability to work in an electronic medical record
  Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: Current licensure in Massachusetts as a Nurse Practitioner and certification by a nationally recognized accrediting body approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing. Current valid and unrestricted certificate with the Drug Enforcement Agency and the Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration Board.

BENEFITS (based on full‑time employment):

• Blue Cross & Blue Shield health and dental insurance


• Vision insurance


• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts


• Generous paid vacation, sick,and holiday time


• 403b retirement savings plan with employer match


• Personal financial management services


• Life and supplemental life insurance


• Critical illness and accident insurance


• Family First caregiver benefit


• Employee Assistance Program


• Pet insurance


• Tuition assistance

Gosnold is an Equal Opportunity Employer.