Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner , Community Crisis Stabilization, 24 Hours (Days)

Company: Boston Medical Center (BMC)
Location: Boston
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

Boston Medical Center (BMC) is more than a hospital. It --s a network of support and care that touches the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in need each year. It is the largest and busiest provider of trauma and emergency services in New England. Emphasizing community-based care, BMC is committed to providing consistently excellent and accessible health services to all-and is the largest safety-net hospital in New England. The hospital is also the primary teaching affiliate of the nationally ranked Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and a founding partner of Boston HealthNet - an integrated health care delivery systems that includes many community health centers. Join BMC today and help us achieve our Vision 2030 which is a long-term goal to make Boston the healthiest urban population in the world.Position SummaryThe Community Crisis Stabilization Unit Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing care for psychiatric evaluations, individual and group psychotherapy and psychopharmalogical evaluation and treatment. As an expert professional, the Nurse Practitioner is responsible and accountable for the application of the nursing process, supervision of clinical practice, research involvement, consultative services, inter and intradepartmental liaison, education, leadership and patient care management.Position: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner , Community Crisis StabilizationDepartment: PsychiatrySchedule: Part TimeClinical PracticeESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

• 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.Professional Development
  • 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.Quality Assessment/Improvement & Research
    • 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.Other Duties
      • Perform other duties as needed.(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. This above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required.)Education
        • Master's degree in nursing required. Completion of an accredited educational program for nurse practitioners required, with specialization in adult mental health.Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Required
          • 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.ExperienceMinimum of three years of current clinical nursing experience and two years' experience in adult practice required. Prior experience in Psychiatry preferred.Knowledge And Skills
            • 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.Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

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