Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient Psychiatry - Worcester, MA

Description:

St. Vincent’s Hospital in Worcester, MA is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our busy inpatient psychiatry team. This full-time, 40-hour-per-week position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment providing psychiatric care to child/adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

This is a 100% inpatient position with no call and no weekend responsibilities, allowing for a healthy work-life balance. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team in a modern, well-equipped facility known for its commitment to mental health care excellence.

Position Highlights:

• 100% inpatient psychiatry
• No call and no weekends
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Work with a diverse patient population: adult, geriatric, and child/adolescent
• Supportive team culture and clinical leadership
• CME allowance, paid time off, and paid licensure
• 401(k) with employer matching

Why Worcester?

• Vibrant Urban Culture: Home to museums, theaters, and a growing food and arts scene
• Convenient Location: Just an hour from Boston, Providence, and the Berkshires
• Affordable Living: Lower cost of living compared to other major Massachusetts cities, with access to great schools and family-friendly neighborhoods
• Join us at St. Vincent’s Hospital and help make a meaningful impact in the lives of our patients while enjoying all that Worcester and Central Massachusetts have to offer.

Additional Info:

General Summary: Provides specialized nursing services with guidance of the attending physician. Completed related work as required. Considerable medical judgment is required to determine the appropriate procedure within scope of practice.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

1. Adheres to and supports the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources.
2. Adheres to the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and the Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement.
3. Demonstrates support for the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program by being knowledgeable of compliance responsibilities as expressed in the Code of Conduct; adhering to federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and corporate policies and procedures policies that affect his/her specific job functions/responsibilities; and reporting compliance issues/concerns in a timely and appropriate manner.
4. Obtains and records client's health history; performs comprehensive physical assessment (including biological, social and psychological needs) as part of a total physical examination.
5. Diagnoses, treats and plans appropriate health care for clients as appropriate for specialty; refers clients to physicians and/or outside agencies as required.
6. Ensure completion of all required documentation of patient care activities in accordance with TPR policy.
7. Fulfill all duties assigned by physician
8. Reports to the attending physician of any injuries or adverse reactions during or after treatment
9. Participates in patient review conferences and staffing
10. Assists the physician as follows, but not limited to Utilization Review, Quality Assurance, Program Evaluation, Infection Control, Safety Committee activities
11. Adhere to the established policies and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources Orders and interprets the results of laboratory tests as part of the physical examination and health management.
12. Perform and oversee testing and other appropriate procedures.
13. Conducts health teaching and counseling during the physical exam, as appropriate, enabling the client to make informed choices about health and treatment options.
14. Provides consultative direction as needed for nursing, laboratory and clinic assistant staff.
15. Orders medications.
16. Other duties as assigned

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of nursing: Master's degree in nursing; completion of a state acceptable Nurse Practitioner's program

Certification: Advanced Nurse Practitioner license to practice in the state. CPR Certified. DEA registration with state.