Certified Nurse Practitioner Per Diem

McLean Hospital is a comprehensive psychiatric hospital committed to providing easy access to superior quality, cost-effective mental health services in the Boston area, Massachusetts and beyond. Since 1811, McLean Hospital has been a world leader in the treatment of mental illness and chemical dependency, research into the cause of mental illness and the training of generations of mental health care providers.

McLean's multidisciplinary programs treat a broad range of psychiatric illnesses across the full continuum of care.

The nurse practitioner will provide ongoing psychiatric and medical assessments, case management, psychopharmacological treatment including prescribing medications ordering medication, medication management, and monitoring of non-psychiatric medical conditions and medications.

· A current or imminent unrestricted national nurse practitioner board licensure with prescriptive authority.

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Education:

Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited National League of Nursing graduate school

· License/Certification:
License/Certification:
Required board certification as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP)

· Minimum of 24 months experience in an adult inpatient psychiatric setting or related experience.

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Experience in an Emergency Room is recommended.

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Skills:

Self-motivated individual who has the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with the interdisciplinary clinical team and community-based healthcare organizations. This individual needs to have good organizational skills, the ability to multitask, and the ability to be flexible. They must be able to manage irregular or extended hours when necessary to ensure a safe/therapeutic-staffing pattern. Energy level must be sufficient to accomplish tasks under stress, maintain appropriate professional demeanor and maintain safety when interacting with clients.

They must have the stamina, energy, and motivation to perform various tasks and interventions with clients in the community. They must have experience with assessment, diagnosis, appropriate documentation, and providing psychopharmacological treatment.

· Ability to work independently and proactively address problems, and also work as a member of a multidisciplinary integrated team.

· All employees must possess basic computer skills to use a variety of electronic or online systems for communication, clinical and administrative purposes.

· Required to complete electronic medical records training and demonstrate 80% accuracy on competency test within 30 days of hire.

McLean is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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