Psych Nurse Practitioner

Hickory Recovery Network

Location

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Job Type

Full-Time

Work Mode

In-Person

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Hickory Behavioral Center at Cambridge

Department: Nursing/Behavioral Health

Direct Report to: Medical Director or assigned Psychiatrist

Job Type: Full-Time, On-Site

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

•All Candidates must be licensed by the State of Ohio with no stipulations. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for the care and needs of patients in an acute psychiatric hospital. The Practitioner will be responsible for performing comprehensive examinations, Psychiatric evaluations, and daily rounding on mental health units, including geri-psych. NP will be responsible for conducting the initial patient evalutation for intake. NP prescribes medication and medication treatment interventions consistent with patient's needs.

•NP must be able to work with a team and complete tasks including; Coordinating and communicating treatments, medical plans, and records to other parts of the behavioral health team, ordering and administering diagnostic, medical histories and requirements including prescription needs, and primary care needs for incoming patients. The NP must be able to perform all duties independently and use safe practice standards according to the Nurse Practice Act.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

•Master's Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing

•MSN with psychiatric focus in mental health

•At least 2 years prior experience as Psychiatric NP preferably with geriatric experience

•Certified BLS provider obtained within 1 month prior to hire

•Licensed to practice medicine in the state within which the site is located

About Hickory Recovery Network

Hickory Recovery Network is hiring for this PMHNP position. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners play a critical role in addressing the growing demand for mental health services across the United States. This employer is actively seeking qualified candidates to join their team.

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