Nurse Practitioner - Per Diem

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location:

BWH Bournewood Hospital Brookline, Brookline, MA 02467
Position Type:
On Call / Pool
Education Level: Masters Degree
Salary Range: $70.00 - $85.00 hourly

Job Shift: Any
Job Category:
Health Care Nurse Practitioner - per diem

We are seeking per diem Adult Medicine or Family Practice Nurse Practitioners (NP) to perform medical consultations, physical exams, and rounding for adults on our psychiatric units with mental health, substance use and/or dual diagnosis conditions in an inpatient locked environment. The NP will assess health status, identify treatment issues, and recommend treatment plans including documentation and collaboration with the treatment team.

Incumbent performs duties in accordance with corporate, organization and department policies and procedures while adhering to the overall mission of Bournewood Health Systems.

Negotiable

ASAP

Per diem (as needed)

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and possess a current license from the Massachusetts Board of Nurses Registration to practice in the expanded role of a nurse practitioner.
• Evidence of current authorization from the Board to practice in the expanded role of a nurse practitioner.
• Exhibits proper certificates of malpractice insurance, DEA, MA controlled substance registration, and MA Board of Nurses Registration licensing, and successfully completes all appointment credentialing.
• Must have at least 1 year post-degree experience working as a Family Practice or Adult Medicine Nurse Practitioner.
• Must be available to provide weekend, holiday and vacation coverage on a per diem basis.
• Evidence of continuing education participation in area of practice.
• Current certification in CPR.

• Assess the general health status of patients, perform physical examinations, identify problems that need attention, and recommend a treatment plan, if pertinent.
• Perform medical consultation on patients referred by the attending physician and the Nurse Practitioner will write the consultation note on the consultation sheet. A copy of each consultation will be submitted to the Consultant Internist on a regular basis.
• The Nurse Practitioner is expected to consult with the Consultant Internist on any clinical dilemma they feel is problematic.
• Review as appropriate treatment options and educate patient and staff about the proposed treatment and need for follow-up care.
• Provide instruction to patients and staff concerning the patient’s treatment plan and identified health care measures identified.
• When applicable, make recommendations to physicians or other health care providers regarding services to patients when discharged.
• In all cases, the Nurse Practitioner practices with medical direction as customarily accepted in the practice of primary care and adult medicine.

A Nurse Practitioner may issue written prescriptions and medications and medication orders.

• Has extensive knowledge of principles and practice of nursing in a behavioral health, hospital setting.
• Able to work within framework of hospital policies, procedures and Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations.
• Is familiar with Joint Commission, Department of Mental Health, and Department of Public Health regulations.

Must be able to walk short distances and climb stairs.

Consultant in Internal and Pediatric Medicine, who provides medical oversight to this group.

Does not supervise.

Bournewood is a drug‑free workplace. All Bournewood employees agree not to use any federally illegal substances including but not limited to marijuana and related products. Following an offer of employment and prior to reporting to work, all applicants will be required to submit to and pass a drug test.