Nurse Practitioner NP - Psych, Emergency Dept-MGH

Mass General Brigham • Full-time • Boston, Massachusetts, United States • 3w ago

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

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As a member of the Acute Psychiatry Service (APS) Provider Team, the Advanced Practice Nurse will assume the role of responding clinician in the assessment and care of patients with psychiatric and substance use disorders, including diagnosis, treatment, education, and management of the patient, in particular the patient awaiting admission to a psychiatric inpatient facility. The patient may be evaluated or seen in follow-up while in the APS, the main ED or an associated observation/ boarding unit.

The APRN will collaborate with all the members of the care team including EM and APS physicians, nurses, resource specialists, social workers, case managers, administrative staff, etc. to ensure optimal care. The APRN will facilitate and coordinate the operational, administrative and collaborative efforts of the multidisciplinary team. Additionally, APRN will work closely with the addictions APRN to coordinate care and services for individual and groups of patients.

• Performs medically delegated aspects of patient care. Such as ordering and interpreting lab and diagnostic testing. Prescribes medication and orders therapeutic treatments.

• Determines level of care needs for patients and initiates referrals, transfers, and consultations as needed for behavioral health and substance abuse disorders.

• Participates in the activities that contribute to the education of health care professionals including presenting and publishing.

• Participates in and facilitates quality assurance and performance improvement activities for evaluation of structure, process, and outcome criteria as it relates to clinical practice.

• Identifies factors contributing to outcomes, such as complications, increased length of stay, and over utilization of services and actively participates in problem solving these issues, in collaboration with appropriate staff.

Skills and Experience for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

• Minimum of 2 years advanced practice experience preferred in adult mental health.

• Previous nursing experience required.

Education/Degree for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

• Bachelor’s and Master’s in Nursing Required - Adult Psychiatric Mental Health

Licensure, Certifications, for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner - Adult Psychiatric Mental Health in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

• Current federal and state-controlled substance certification/registration.

Job Summary

Summary

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a licensed provider. The NP is responsible for the assessment and management of various populations of patients, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, development of appropriate plans of care and ongoing evaluation. This position is a Psychiatric NP and focuses on providing care to patients with mental health disorders.

Does this position require Patient Care?

Yes

Essential Functions

-Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population.

-Performs complete histories and physical examinations.

-Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.

-Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings.

-Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.

-Consistently provides high quality and timely documentation including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes and discharge summaries.

-Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population.

EducationMaster's Degree Nursing required andCan this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?NoLicenses and CredentialsNurse Practitioner [NP] / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse [APRN] [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred Nurse Practitioner [NP] / Advanced Practice Registered Nurse [APRN] [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferredExperienceExperience as a Nurse Practitioner requiredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities- Ability to build rapport and establish a strong therapeutic working relationship with clients. - Thorough professional knowledge of the practice of psychiatry. - Have the ability and training to prescribe to, and manage patients on psychiatric medications. - Actively support program goals and system improvements/changes.

Physical Requirements

Standing Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Onsite

275 Charles Street

Regular

Rotating (United States of America)

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