Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner , Community Crisis Stabilization (Full Time)
Boston Medical Center
- Boston, MA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Evaluation, Assessment and Psychopharmacology for Adult Psychiatric and Dual Diagnosis Patients on the Community Crisis Stabilization Unit. Reviews Cases for Admission and works to reduce barriers to accepting patients
- Sets priorities for appropriate and efficient management of patient care that reflects cost effective management of time, available human resources, supplies, and equipment.
- Based on outcome of diagnostic, lab, and physical assessment findings, arranges for appropriate plan of care and follow-up.
- Records pertinent patient care findings in the medical record.
- Maintains interdisciplinary approach to planning and communicating patient care information by discussing patient with Multidisciplinary Team Members.
- Evaluates outcomes of patient care and makes necessary revisions in care plan.
- Seeks consultative services as required with Supervisor and Collaborating Physician
- Through patient education and counseling, incorporates the concepts of health maintenance, prevention, and promotion into daily practice.
- Demonstrates awareness of community resources and assists staff, patients, and families to effectively utilize them.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age groups of patients regularly served.
- Notifies supervisor when patients in age groups not regularly served present, and seeks assistance from individuals with the knowledge of the specialized needs of such patient age groups.
- In collaboration with appropriate physicians and Chief APP, assists in the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of nurse practitioner guidelines, policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Demonstrates leadership skills in problem solving with and directing designated personnel in assigned clinical area.
- Maintains current knowledge of legislation that may affect the health care delivery system and the function of the nurse practitioner in the hospital setting.
- Serves on nursing and hospital committees when requested and refers appropriate information to various departmental and hospital committees as needed.
- Identifies own learning needs and assumes responsibility for maintaining current knowledge and competency in clinical practice area.
- Educates patients, families, and professionals through the development of educational materials, in-services, formal lectures, and/or publications.
- Consistently participates in the quality assessment/improvement program for the service.
- Based on quality improvement finding, identifies appropriate follow-up quality improvement projects or research studies.
- Utilizes quality improvement data and research findings to enhance patient care.
- Participates in patient care research at a level consistent with educational background and experience.
- Perform other duties as needed.
- Master's degree in nursing required. Completion of an accredited educational program for nurse practitioners required, with specialization in adult mental health.
- Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with authorization by the Board of Registration in Nursing to practice in an expanded role.
- Registered with the ANCC or other accrediting organization for Nurse Practitioners with certification in adult mental health.
- Registered with the State of Massachusetts and DEA for prescription writing privileges.
- Current BLS Certification.
- Expert clinical judgment and ability to be self-directive and demonstrate initiative in an expanded role.
- Demonstrated critical thinking, problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Full command (verbal and written) of the English language.
- Demonstrated ability to apply principles of adult learning to provide effective patient and/or family education.
- Organizational skills to set priorities and efficiently complete assigned work.
- Effective interpersonal skills to facilitate communication with the various members of the health care team, patients and families.
- Computer proficiency inclusive of the ability to access, enter, and interpret computerized data/information required.
- Physical ability to meet the core job responsibilities in accordance with the practice setting demands for the patient populations regularly served.