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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

University of Massachusetts Medical School, Brockton, Massachusetts, United States, 02411


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Job Number : 2023-43544Category:

HealthcareLocation : Brockton, MAShift:

DayExempt/Non-Exempt:

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UMass Chan Medical SchoolDepartment:

School - Psychiatry-State Contracts - W833060Job Type:

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47Num. Openings : 1Post Date : Sept. 11, 2023GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:Reporting to the Facility Medical Director, the psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) provides comprehensive behavioral health care to adult patients in either an inpatient or outpatient setting. The patient population served consists of adults with chronic and persistent mental health conditions served by the states mental health authority. Patients have complex bio-psycho-social needs and may be forensically involved.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:Provide direct, wholistic behavioral health care including psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care of adult patients in accordance with generally accepted standards of psychiatric-mental health advanced practice nursing and within the scope of practice and licensure.Prescribe psychiatric/medical medicationsProvide on-going medication monitoring for efficacy and side effects from psychiatric medications performing AIMS testing as required by facility protocolAssess patient's capacity for making informed treatment decisionsWork collaboratively with community care providers to assess patients' needs, ensure continuity of care as patients prepare for transition and discharge into the community, and develop appropriate discharge/aftercare plans.Participate in site-based performance improvement and ongoing Joint Commission compliance activities in accordance with job responsibilitiesOrder laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures as clinically indicatedObtain histories and perform physical examinationsCommunicate findings in a comprehensive and organized fashion verbally and in writingMake appropriate, timely referrals and initiates treatments based on policies and procedures,Document health problems and plan of care in accordance with record keeping/electronic medical records standardsImplement care in a knowledgeable, safe and cost-effective manner, utilizing therapeutic regimens approved by the physician and in accordance with established regulations, policies, and proceduresEvaluates and documents patient progress and response to prescribed interventionsMake referrals as necessary to the physician or other health team membersServe as a resource to other professionals or non-professional personnel providing instructionsPerform other duties as required.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with a concentration in psychiatric mental health nursing. Board certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Psychiatric -Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)Current, unrestricted licensure as a psychiatric-mental health Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of MassachusettsMust have or be able to obtain Federal DEA Registration and be eligible to participate in both Medicare and MedicaidMust have or be able to obtain Massachusetts Controlled Substance CertificateEach year UMass Chan Medical School comes together to demonstrate care and compassion. Learn more about the UMass Chan Cares campaign.UMass Chan and Partners launch New England Nursing Clinical Faculty and Preceptor AcademyGoal of new initiative is to ‘build capacity’ for nurse preceptors to address nursing shortage. Learn more about the initiative.Named a U.S. News & World Report“2023 BEST MEDICAL GRAD SCHOOL”for Primary Care and Research

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