Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Child

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Child

Bridges Healthcare, Inc. has an immediate opening for a part-time Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to provide psychiatric nursing, psychotherapy, and medication administration to children.

Compensation: $85.00 per hour. 16 hours per week, non-benefited. Some evening hours required.

• Perform medical psychiatric evaluations.
• Prescribe medication.
• Provide individual and group psychotherapy.
• Respond to medical referral line requests.
• Serve as medical consultant in team meetings.
• Perform any other department or agency-related duties or special projects as directed by supervisor.

• Master of Science degree in nursing with Connecticut licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.
• Board certified as either Clinical Nurse Specialist or Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
• PMHNP (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner).
• DEA license and Connecticut Controlled Substance Registration.
• Good communication skills and documentation and computer literacy/skills.
• Knowledge of psychiatric illness and substance abuse.
• Experience in counseling/therapeutic methods and practices and prescribing medications.
• Ability to prioritize and organize schedules/demands.

Bridges Healthcare is a valued and trusted community partner. A leading provider of a wide continuum of integrated behavioral health services. An employer of choice that offers staff the opportunity to grow and learn with the organization. Sustained by a diverse funding model that reflects broad-based community support and investment. Well-known and well-regarded for the services and supports we provide. A recognized expert and leader in delivering innovative solutions to behavioral health challenges.

A powerful advocate for our clients, services, and improved systems.

HRSA & STAR-LRP Approved Facility. Some positions may be eligible for loan repayment.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Only candidates whose qualifications meet the requirements of the position will be contacted. No phone calls, walk-ins or third parties, please. We regret that we cannot provide relocation assistance for this position.