Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Inpatient Adult Geriatric

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
-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.

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

-Prior experience in psychiatry required

Mass General Brigham Medical Group Northern Massachusetts, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.