Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Psych (Per Diem)

Cape Cod Healthcare; Hyannis (MA); On-site; USD 153,565 - 169,076; Full time

Job summary

Cape Cod Healthcare in Hyannis, Massachusetts seeks a dedicated healthcare provider to deliver evaluation and follow-up care for psychiatric patients. This role involves crisis intervention, patient advocacy, and collaborative efforts with other medical providers.

Candidates must possess a Master's Degree and preferably be Board Certified as a Physician Assistant. The role requires both advanced diagnostic skills and crisis management capabilities while adhering to patient rights and confidentiality guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must have advanced diagnostic and crisis intervention skills.
• Ability to summarize clinical information clearly.
• Knowledge of psychopharmacology and addictive diseases.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluation and follow-up patient care for psychiatric patients.
• Respond to psychiatric emergencies and manage aggressive behaviors.
• Act as a liaison between programs and providers.

Skills

Teamwork

Advanced diagnostic skills

Crisis intervention skills

Case management skills

Education

Master's Degree

Board Certified Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with Massachusetts Nursing License

Job description

Purpose of Position

Provides evaluation and follow up patient care and conducts selected health services for psychiatric patients under the direction of the Executive Director.

Description

• Responds to psychiatric emergencies utilizing training in management of aggressive behaviors. Demonstrates skills and takes initiative in preventing situations from escalating by recognizing potential at‑risk situations and de‑escalating patients.
• Provides psychoeducational and medication instruction(s) to patients and families, documenting appropriately. Acts as patient advocate and informs patients and families of available community and government resources.
• Establishes and maintains good rapport and working relationships with colleagues in various settings in order to foster the communication necessary for the delivery of quality patient care. Serves as a psychiatric clinical resource and acts as a liaison between other programs and providers.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives, utilization management activities, clinical and administrative staff meetings, and assigned committees. Participates in training and development activities for the purpose of professional growth and skill enhancement.
• Assess and manages behavioral health patients.
• Provides a leadership role in behavioral health‑related emergencies in the EC and inpatient hospital setting.
• Provides psychiatric consultative services to inpatients at Cape Cod Hospital in conjunction with the Psychiatry Department.
• Develops and manages a narcotic addiction program to better identify and treat patients in our community with issues of chronic opiate habituation.
• Follows clinical and administrative policies and procedures.
• Maintains patient rights and confidentiality.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co‑workers in a manner that reflects Cape Cod Hospital’s commitment to CARES: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of a 2-year graduate level program approved by the AMA Board of Approval and Certification PA Programs. Physician Assistant is preferred to be Board Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or Nurse Practitioner with Massachusetts Nursing License.
• U.S. Department of Justice and Massachusetts Controlled Substance DEA Registration Certificates are required for prescribing practitioners.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training within 3 months of hire.
• Master's Degree.
• One to two years of experience.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Advanced diagnostic skills.
• Ability to clearly summarize pertinent clinical information.
• Case management skills.
• Crisis intervention skills.
• Thorough knowledge of psychopharmacology.
• Knowledge of addictive disease assessment and treatment.

Schedule Details

Per Diem Hours, Rot. Days/Eves/Nights, 10‑hr shifts or 8‑hr shifts, Occasional Weekends & Occasional Holidays

Organization

Cape Cod Hospital

Primary Location

Massachusetts‑Hyannis

Department

CCH‑PH‑Psych Decision Unit

Annual/Hourly

Annual - Based on Full Time Employment

Hiring Pay Range

153565 - 169076