Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Per Diem Weekends

Position Summary/ Department Summary: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Per Diem Key Responsibilities: 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 Working Saturday and Sunday mornings, working between 4-6 hour shifts depending on season (peak season is winter) Minimum Qualifications Education: A Master of Science Degree in Nursing (MSN) Experience: At least 1 year of professional experience performing psychiatric evaluations and psychopharmacology services as a NP Licensure/ Certifications: Massachusetts licensure as Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse. ANCC certification as a Psychiatric NP #J-18808-Ljbffr