University of Massachusetts Medical School

Psych Mental Hlth Nurse Practi

University of Massachusetts Medical School • $100K — $120K *
Pocasset, MA 02559In-Person
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Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in psychiatric mental health nursing.
  • Board certified as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).
  • Current, unrestricted PMHNP licensure in Massachusetts.
  • Ability to obtain Federal DEA Registration for medication prescribing.
  • Eligibility for participation in Medicare and Medicaid.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive behavioral health care including assessments and treatment for adult patients.
  • Prescribe and monitor psychiatric medications while assessing efficacy and side effects.
  • Collaborate with community providers for patient assessments and discharge planning.
  • Engage in performance improvement and ensure Joint Commission compliance activities.
  • Document health problems and treatment plans according to medical record standards.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a supportive multidisciplinary team environment.
  • Engagement in quality and performance improvement initiatives.
  • Direct involvement in public sector psychiatry with diverse patient needs.
Full Job Description
Overview

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Reporting to the Facility Medical Director, the psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) provides comprehensive behavioral health care to adult patients in either an inpatient or outpatient setting. The patient population served consists of adults with chronic and persistent mental health conditions served by the state's mental health authority. Patients have complex bio-psycho-social needs and may be forensically involved.

Responsibilities

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Provide direct, wholistic behavioral health care including psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care of adult patients in accordance with generally accepted standards of psychiatric-mental health advanced practice nursing and within the scope of practice and licensure.
  • Prescribe psychiatric/medical medications
  • Provide on-going medication monitoring for efficacy and side effects from psychiatric medications performing AIMS testing as required by facility protocol
  • Assess patient's capacity for making informed treatment decisions
  • Work collaboratively with community care providers to assess patients' needs, ensure continuity of care as patients prepare for transition and discharge into the community, and develop appropriate discharge/aftercare plans.
  • Participate in site-based performance improvement and ongoing Joint Commission compliance activities in accordance with job responsibilities
  • Order laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures as clinically indicated
  • Obtain histories and perform physical examinations
  • Communicate findings in a comprehensive and organized fashion verbally and in writing
  • Make appropriate, timely referrals and initiates treatments based on policies and procedures,
  • Document health problems and plan of care in accordance with record keeping/electronic medical records standards
  • Implement care in a knowledgeable, safe and cost-effective manner, utilizing therapeutic regimens approved by the physician and in accordance with established regulations, policies, and procedures
  • Evaluates and documents patient progress and response to prescribed interventions
  • Make referrals as necessary to the physician or other health team members
  • Serve as a resource to other professionals or non-professional personnel providing instructions
  • Perform other duties as required.


Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with a concentration in psychiatric mental health nursing. Board certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Psychiatric -Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
  • Current, unrestricted licensure as a psychiatric-mental health Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
  • Must have or be able to obtain Federal DEA Registration and be eligible to participate in both Medicare and Medicaid
  • Must have or be able to obtain Massachusetts Controlled Substance Certificate


Additional Information

This position is 100% on-site. Cape Cod & Islands Community Mental Health Center - Pocasset, MA

The PMHNP is responsible for providing direct clinical care to adult patients under the supervision of the Facility Medical Director. The PMHNP is a part of a multi-disciplinary team and participates in regular clinical and risk consultation meetings, as well as quality and performance improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will posess both a depth and breadth of adult psychiatric experience and commitment to public sector psychiatry.

About University of Massachusetts Medical School

The University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS) is a world-class research institution with a uniquely collaborative spirit, that consistently produces noteworthy advances in clinical and basic research. The school is located in Worcester, Massachusetts and is part of the University of Massachusetts system. UMMS is dedicated to advancing the health and well-being of the people of the commonwealth and the world through pioneering advances in education, research, and health care delivery. The school is home to three Nobel laureates, 25 research centers, and a faculty of more than 1,200 physicians, scientists, and health care professionals.
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Founded
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