Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Company: Mount Auburn Hospital
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: August 3, 2022
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Job Description:
Essential Responsibilities:Clinical PracticeProvide diagnostic
evaluations and medication management for a broad range of
psychiatric disorders in adult patientsComplete outpatient
psychiatric consultation for primary care providersWork
collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary teamParticipate in weekly
team meetings to discuss treatment planning and case reviewAssist
in the academic activities of the Department of
PsychiatryProfessional DevelopmentIn collaboration with appropriate
physicians, assists in the development, implementation, evaluation,
and revision of nurse practitioner guidelines, policies,
procedures, and protocols.Demonstrates leadership skills in problem
solving with and directing designated personnel in assigned
clinical area.Maintains current knowledge of legislation that may
affect the health care delivery system and the function of the
nurse practitioner in the hospital setting.Serves on nursing and
hospital committees when requested and refers appropriate
information to various departmental and hospital committees as
needed.Identifies own learning needs and assumes responsibility for
maintaining current knowledge and competency in clinical practice
area.Educates patients, families, and professionals through the
development of educational materials, in-services, formal lectures,
and/or publications.Quality Assessment/improvement and
ResearchConsistently participates in the quality
assessment/improvement program for the service.Based on quality
improvement finding, identifies appropriate follow-up quality
improvement projects or research studies.Utilizes quality
improvement data and research findings to enhance patient
care.Participates in patient care research at a level consistent
with educational background and experience.Other DutiesPerform
other duties as needed.Qualifications:Master's degree in nursing
required. Completion of an accredited educational program for nurse
practitioners required, with specialization in adult or geriatric
mental health.Current license to practice as a registered nurse in
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with authorization by the Board
of Registration in nursing to practice in an expanded
role.Registered with the ANCC or other accrediting organization for
Nurse Practitioners with certification in adult or geriatric mental
health.Registered with the State of Massachusetts and DEA for
prescription writing privileges.Current BLS Certification.Minimum
of three years of current clinical nursing experience and two
years' experience in geriatric psychiatry practice required.Expert
clinical judgment and ability to be self-directive and demonstrate
initiative in an expanded role.Demonstrated critical thinking,
problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
Keywords: Mount Auburn Hospital, Cambridge , Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Healthcare , Cambridge, Massachusetts
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