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Children's Hospital Boston Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Department *$5,000 sign-on in Boston, Massachusetts
76115BRJob Posting Title:Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Department *$5,000 sign-onDepartment:Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences AutoReqId:76115BRStatus:Full-TimeStandard Hours per Week:40 Job Posting Category:NursingJob Posting Description:The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for:
Daily responsibilities will include:
Providing individualized care for patients. Includes conducting thorough psychiatric assessments, including risk assessment and reviewing past medical history
Performing medication reconciliation, reviewing prior medication trials, and prescribing medications as appropriate, ensuring safety and efficacy in the emergency setting
Coordinates with social work team to conduct treatment planning and recommendations for level of care decision making
Recommending observation levels, creating and implementing agitation plans, and obtaining collateral information for patients boarding in the emergency department.
Attending morning rounds, as representative of the ED Psychiatry team, with the medical team and charge nurse to review and coordinate plans for patients boarding in the emergency department.
Attend EPS team meetings
Supporting the nursing staff, the medical team and the Behavioral Response Team in treating ED patients with acute agitation and unsafe behaviors using both pharmacological and non-pharmacological de-escalation techniques
Collaborating with supervising physician and social work to ensure appropriate disposition and continuity of care as well as contacting collaterals upon discharge/transfer
Maintaining accurate and timely documentation
Ensuring compliance with ethical principles, confidentiality laws and regulations governing psychiatric healthcare
Up to 40hrs a week. Shifts are Monday through Sunday(Eligible for full time benefits)
To qualify, you must have:
A Master of Science Degree in Nursing (MSN)
Massachusetts licensure as Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse. ANCC certification as a Psychiatric NP or CNS
At least 1 year of professional experience performing psychiatric evaluations and psychopharmacology services.
*Sign-on bonus of $5,000.00 (who have not worked at BCH in the past 2 years.)
Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
Office/Site Location:BostonRegular, Temporary, Per Diem:Regular Remote Eligibility :Onsite Only