Nurse Practitioner Behavioral Health Department

Schedule

Per Diem

Pay Range: $1250 weekend day and $500 weeknight

Shift: Variable Shifts

Hours:

Varies (days)

Under the general supervision of the Chair of Psychiatry and in direct collaboration with supervising physicians, performs a wide range of clinical tasks. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner’s primary role in the Behavioral Health Department is to provide psychiatric evaluations and consultations in the Emergency Department and on patient floors. The role is essential to delivering comprehensive, efficient patient care and ensuring the quality and safety of adult patient care.

• Advanced Practice Nursing Degree from an accredited school with specialization in psychiatric/mental health nursing required.
• Previous experience as a psychiatric nurse practitioner, preferably in an inpatient setting.
• Current license as a Nurse Practitioner in Massachusetts required.
• National certification as a Nurse Practitioner required for Massachusetts licensure (ARNP).
• Certification as a PMHNP required.
• BLS healthcare provider required.

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Computer skills required.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.