Role: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) supporting inpatient psychiatric care in a hospital setting.
Responsibilities: Provide family medicine care for psychiatric inpatients aged 10 and older, including intermittent weekend coverage. Manage diverse cases within an inpatient psychiatric unit, utilizing the Cerner electronic medical record system.
Qualifications & Skills: Board certification, valid Massachusetts license, and certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Basic Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support. Ability to handle a range of psychiatric cases across age groups.
Key Duties: Deliver psychiatric and family medicine care, respond to urgent needs, and collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure quality patient outcomes. Credentialing occurs within approximately 60 days.
Additional Info: Competitive pay rates, malpractice insurance, and support with travel and accommodations are provided. The role is ongoing, with an expected duration of about one year.