Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Nurse Practitioner )
Company: Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc.
Location: Plymouth
Posted on: March 14, 2023
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Job Description:
Psychiatric-Mental Health opening in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is responsible for conducting
psychiatric assessments and diagnostic procedures for patients, in
accordance with established standards of practice. This position
requires evaluating and documenting identified medical problems and
report them in a timely manner to the supervising physician.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintain patient
records, including nurse's notes and medication records, physician
order forms, assessments and other essential documentation.
Prescribe psychotropic medication in accordance with established
prescriptive practice guidelines. Adhere to Universal Precautions
for Infection Control and to proper procedures for disposal of
sharps. Participate in treating planning sessions, clinical case
reviews and in-service training programs. Adhere to the
professional staff code of ethics. Participate in clinical
supervision sessions with a supervising psychiatrist in accordance
with the Practice and Prescriptive Guidelines. Perform all other
duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: N/A MINIMUM
KNOWLEDGE, Experience, AND SKILLS REQUIRED: The requirements listed
below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities
required to perform the job. Education: Bachelor's degree in
Nursing. Documented evidence of completion of an advanced nursing
mental health education program which is approved by a national
professional nursing accrediting body. Experience: Documented
experience in conducting psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic
procedures. Knowledge and understanding of behavioral health and
the capability to provide treatment consistent with standards of
professional care. Skills : Demonstrated interpersonal skills to
work effectively with staff, management and other professionals to
achieve program objectives.
expected salary Range based on Experience -$125K-$150K Annual
Keywords: Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc., Plymouth , Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Nurse Practitioner ), Healthcare , Plymouth, Massachusetts
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