The Nurse Practitioner serves as the responding clinician for patients with psychiatric and substance use disorders, focusing on diagnosis, treatment, and management. Responsibilities include prescribing medications, developing acute care plans, and coordinating care for patients awaiting admission to inpatient facilities.
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A Master's Degree in Nursing and a Massachusetts Clinical Nurse Specialist (Psychiatric PCNS) license are required. Prior experience in psychiatry is mandatory, with experience as a psychiatric clinical nurse specialist preferred.
postgraduate degreePatient AdvocacyPatient EducationCrisis InterventionGeriatric CareDiagnosisSubstance Use Disorder TreatmentInterdisciplinary CollaborationClinical ConsultationPsychopharmacologyPsychiatric AssessmentMedical ManagementAcute Care Planning
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Mass General Brigham Medical Group Northern Massachusetts, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Job Summary Salem Hospital is the North Shore’s largest healthcare provider and one of its largest employers. We offer comprehensive care and a commitment to exceptional quality, safety and kindness. As a member of Mass General Brigham, founded by Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Mass General Hospital, we provide North Shore patients with access to some of the most talented sub-specialists in the world through clinical collaborations. Salem Hospital offers comprehensive care for older patients who are experiencing acute psychiatric disorders, especially those complicated by medical or neurological problems (including patients in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease). Our adult and geriatric psychiatry specialists work with psychologists, social workers, mental health assistants, psychiatric nurses, dietitians, and occupational and physical therapists to provide the newest approved treatments. We provide 24-hour care for adults aged 55 and older on a dedicated floor in our new Epstein Center for Behavioral Health.
The following treatments are offered in a non-coercive environment: - Discharge planning and referral - ECT - Family support - Group programming - Medical management - Occupational therapy assessment - Ongoing psychiatric care and psychopharmacology - Pet therapy - Psychological and neuropsychological evaluation - Recreational therapy - Spirituality services We also provide the following services to help ease the transition back to home for older patients and their families: - Psychiatric outpatient services - Partial hospitalization program - Home care - Mass General Brigham At Home can also coordinate medication assessments, nursing and rehabilitation therapy for patients returning to their homes. We are looking for a full-time, 40-hour Nurse Practitioner to work (5) 8-hour, day shifts Monday-Friday on our inpatient unit at Salem Hospital. This position will assume the role of responding clinician in the assessment and care of patients, including diagnosis, treatment, education, and management of the patient, in particular the patient awaiting admission to a psychiatric inpatient facility. Summary This position will assume the role of responding clinician in the assessment and care of patients with psychiatric and/or substance use disorders, including diagnosis, treatment, education, and management of the patient, in particular the patient awaiting admission to a psychiatric inpatient facility. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes Essential Functions
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Assesses, diagnoses, and treats the patients for urgent and emergent conditions, related to their behavioral or substance abuse issues.
Provides age appropriate care to patients across the life span.
Performs medically delegated aspects of patient care as agreed upon by nursing and medical administrators according to practice guidelines, such as ordering and interpreting lab and diagnostic testing.
Prescribes medication and orders therapeutic treatments.
Develops and assists in the development of Acute Care Plans for repeat patients.
Provides expert consultation to other nursing, physician and hospital staff in order to maximize the opportunity to provide the most appropriate treatment and maintain safety of the patient and the staff.
Serves as a patient and family advocate and facilitates ethical and patient-centered decision making within the care teams.
Determines level of care needs for patients and initiates referrals, transfers, and consultations as needed for behavioral health and substance abuse disorders. Qualifications Education Master's Degree Nursing required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Clinical Nurse Specialist [Psychiatric PCNS - Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Board of Nursing required Experience Experience as a psychiatric clinical nurse specialist preferred Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Prior experience in psychiatry required Remote Type Onsite Work Location 81 Highland Avenue Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $67.19 - $173,867.20/Annual Grade 7 At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
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Statement: 3300 Mass General Brigham Medical Group Northern Massachusetts, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642. Mass General Brigham Competency Framework At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline. Combat disease. Hold a hand. Help people. Impact the world. Mass General Brigham is a passionate, welcoming community where minds meet caring hearts. Come be a part of the world’s most powerful force in medicine, where every role is important in changing lives. Are you ready? Our history includes New England hospitals founded over 200 years ago, some of the first and most prestigious hospitals in the world. Built on the legacy of two leading academic medical centers, we’re more than a system—we’re leaders in the practice of medicine. Mass General Brigham is committed to serving the community. We are dedicated to enhancing patient care, teaching and research, and taking a leadership role as an integrated health care system. We recognize that increasing value and continuously improving quality are essential to maintaining excellence.
