Psych Nurse Practitioner Consult- Liaison Team- Merrimack Valley

Olesky Associates; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency in Massachusetts is seeking a Hospital-based Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join their psychiatry consultation/liaison team. This role involves performing inpatient consultations, collaborating with staff, and managing patient care, including medication and psychotherapy. The position requires a minimum of 2 years of experience and a DEA/CSR/MA license. The workweek consists of 40 hours, with additional on-call opportunities available. A great chance for professionals looking to expand their skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience required.
• DEA/CSR/MA license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform inpatient consultations and collaborate with attending physicians.
• Evaluate patient capacity and manage agitation.
• Prescribe treatment plans and maintain records.

Skills

Inpatient consultations

Collaborating with physicians

Evaluating capacity

Managing agitation

Motivational interviewing

Education

DEA/CSR/MA License

Job description

Company Description

Olesky Associates, Inc. has been in the placement / recruiting industry for three decades.

We offer an extensive array of services, ranging from physician placement to practice and hospital brokering.

Our Search Consultants located in our home office in Massachusetts utilize a state-of-the-art computer network and database that allows instant access to all of the information necessary for mutually beneficial placements throughout the country.

This technology, combined with our personal attention and expert screening of each candidate, has made our agency extremely successful in the placement of all specialties, including:

• Family Practitioners
• OB/Gyns
• Hospitalist
• All medical specialties
• All surgical specialties
• LCSW / LICSW/ LMHC / BCBA

Job Description

Hospital based psychiatric nurse practitioner with the psychiatry consultation/liaison team.

The consultation/liaison nurse practitioner will work on our inpatient medical/surgical units and will have the option of participating in our primary care clinic.

Duties include performing inpatient consultations and collaborating with attending physicians and other staff, evaluating capacity, applying and lifting legal holds, managing agitation in patients with delirium and dementia, aiding physicians in controlling withdrawal symptoms from alcohol, controlled substances and illicit drugs.

Prescribe appropriate treatment plans and prescribe medications, psychotherapy, or rehabilitation programs; Conduct and direct individual psychotherapy, mostly supportive and motivational interviewing and Maintain records of diagnosis, treatment and prognosis.

Practitioner provides service to the Med/Surg unit and the Emergency Dept.

The position requires a 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. After-hour and weekend consultation opportunities are available as well and would be added to your benefits on a fee basis.

Contact Jerome at Olesky Associates for More Information

Qualifications

Min of 2 Years Experience Required

DEA/CSR/MA License

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.