Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Hybrid (PMH NP)

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Hybrid (PMH NP)Lowell, Massachusetts, United StatesTake your career to the next level by delivering critical healthcare services to patients in long-term care settings as a Nurse Practitioner (NP). This role offers flexible work arrangements, including in-person, telehealth, and hybrid models, allowing you to find the best fit for your schedule and lifestyle.As a Nurse Practitioner in this role, you'll enjoy clinical autonomy within a supportive, interdisciplinary care team. Your contributions will directly influence the quality of care delivered to an underserved population, while also helping to shape innovations in telehealth and long-term care delivery. You'll receive a competitive hourly wage and a comprehensive benefits package.Nurse Practitioner (NP) Responsibilities:Conduct real-time clinical assessments of patients in long-term care facilitiesDevelop and implement treatment plans, prescribe or recommend behavioral medications, and provide medication managementCollaborate with psychiatrists (as required by state law), psychologists, physicians, and clinical pharmacistsDocument patient encounters in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) systemProvide virtual in-service education to facility staff and attend team meetings as neededOffer consultation on nursing practices and psychopharmacology, including medication orders when appropriateParticipate in case reviews, utilization reviews, and handle urgent clinical issues in collaboration with facility staffNurse Practitioner (NP) Qualifications:Advanced Practice Nursing degree from an accredited institutionValid Nurse Practitioner license in the state of practice (or in process); willingness to obtain multi-state licensure if neededControlled Substance License and DEA Certificate (or in process)Ability to enter into collaborative agreement or attestation with a physician, as required by state lawMeets credentialing standards for healthcare facilities and insurance providersEligible for Medicare and Medicaid credentialingGeriatric and/or psychiatric experience preferredProficient in using digital tools, including EHR systems, Microsoft Outlook, and Excel