Nurse Practitioner, Psych (Per Diem)

Cape Cod Healthcare Inc; Hyannis (MA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis, MA seeks a licensed clinician to provide evaluation and follow up care for psychiatric patients under the directorate of the Executive Director. Includes leadership in behavioral health emergencies, consults to inpatients, and development of addiction treatment programs.

Requirements include a 2-year AMA-approved PA program graduate, Master’s Degree, and appropriate licensure/certification. Per diem schedule with rotating days and occasional weekends.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a 2-year AMA-approved PA program or equivalent.
• Master's Degree required.
• Board certification in PA or MA NP license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and follow up on patient care for psychiatric patients.
• Provide psychoeducational and medication instruction to patients and families.
• Lead behavioral health emergencies in ED and inpatient settings.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Teamwork

Case management

Medical communication

Education

AMA-approved PA program (2-year)

Master's Degree

Job description

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.
• Providing 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, Rotating Days & Shifts, Occasional Weekends & Occasional Holidays

Organization

Cape Cod Hospital

Primary Location

Massachusetts-Hyannis

Annual/Hourly : Annual - Based on Full Time Employment

Hiring Pay Range : $ 162572.8 - $ 199680

The pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value of Cape Cod Healthcare’s benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. Exempt (Salaried) position salary ranges are based on a 40-hour workweek (37.5 hours for VNA) and offers are prorated based on FTE.