Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Adult

Bridges Healthcare, Inc. has an immediate opening for a Part- time APRN to provide psychiatric nursing, psychotherapy and medication administration to adult clients of Bridges.

$85.00 per hour

19 hour per week position, non-benefited

(Hours can be flexed Monday through Thursday between 8am.

- 8pm. and Friday 8am - 5pm)

Position Summary:

Provide psychiatric nursing, psychotherapy and medication administration to clients of Bridges.

Duties and Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications:

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 American Nurses Credentialing Center.

PMHNP (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

Drug Enforcement Agency license (DEA) 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 and 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

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer