Advanced Practice Nursing Degree with a focus on psychiatric/mental health required.
Prior experience as a psychiatric nurse practitioner, preferably in an inpatient setting.
Current Nurse Practitioner license in Massachusetts required.
National Nurse Practitioner certification (required for Massachusetts licensure).
PMHNP certification required.
BLS healthcare provider certification required.
Strong customer service skills.
Responsibilities
Provide psychiatric evaluations for patients.
Conduct consultations in the Emergency Department.
Deliver care in patient care settings on the hospital floors.
Collaborate with supervising physicians and the Behavioral Health team.
Ensure quality and safe delivery of care for adult patients.
Facilitate an individualized patient care experience.
Participate in comprehensive patient assessments.
Full Job Description
Under the general supervision of the Chair of Psychiatry and in direct collaboration with supervising physicians, performs duties a wide range of clinical tasks. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner's primary role in the Behavioral Health Department is to provide psychiatric evaluations, consultations in the Emergency Department and on the patient floors. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is an essential member of the Behavioral Health team committed to providing comprehensive and efficient patient care that provides the best possible experience and individualized care for the This position ensures the quality and safe delivery of care to patients of adult patients.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Advanced Practice Nursing Degree from an accredited school with specialization in psychiatric/mental health nursing required.
Experience: Previous experience required as a psychiatric nurse practitioner preferably in an inpatient setting.
Licensure and/or Certification:
Current license as a Nurse Practitioner in Massachusetts required
National certification as a Nurse Practitioner required (this is required for Massachusetts licensure). (ARNP)
Certification as a PMHNP
BLS healthcare provider required
Skills:
Excellent customer service skills.
Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.
Computer skills required.
Ability to maintain confidential information.
About Emerson Hospital
Emerson Hospital is a non-profit hospital located in Concord, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1911 and has since grown to become a leading healthcare provider in the region. The hospital offers a wide range of medical services, including emergency care, surgery, cancer care, and more. Emerson Hospital is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care to the communities it serves.
