Job Description
We are searching for a certified PMHNP – Nurse Practitioner (NP) to work with a team of specialists to deliver compassionate, age-appropriate care to young patients facing mental health challenges. This position is being recruited and hired by Sheppard Pratt Solutions on behalf of Beverly Hospital - a Sheppard Pratt Partner. This is an On Call position covering Anna Jaques Hospital in Amesbury, MA. Backed by Sheppard Pratt - the nation's largest private, nonprofit behavioral health provider - Sheppard Pratt Solutions partners with community hospitals to expand access to high-quality mental healthcare, bringing essential services closer to those in need.
This position is being recruited and hired by Sheppard Pratt Solutions on behalf of Beverly Hospital - a Sheppard Pratt Partner. This role covers telehealth night calls and weekend and weeknights in person. Weekend coverage entails Friday (8pm) to Monday (8 am) and the weeknight shift starts 5 pm to 8 am.
Responsibilities:
- Psychiatric evaluation of Child & Adolescent patients being presented from the ED after psychiatric evaluation done by crisis team for possible and appropriate admission to the Child & Adolescent psychiatric unit at Anna Jaques Hospital. Providers must meet requirements for general Psychiatry Core Privileges
- Rounding weekends, holidays, vacation coverage. Remote coverage for weeknights, evaluation, approval and placement of admission orders for new patients.
- Admission workup, treatment planning, evaluation, diagnose, treat patients presenting with mental, behavioral, addictive, or emotional disorders (e.g., psychoses, depression, anxiety, substance use disorders)
MDs Legal Documentation:
- Sections 10/11 (conditional voluntary admission) or 12 (involuntary admission) , section 21, APRNs cannot sign these forms; MD signature is required.
- Treatment MDs must cosign treatment plans prepared by APRNs
Admissions:
- APRNs are authorized to admit patients. These admissions will be reviewed by attending psychiatrist
- Admission workup, treatment planning, evaluation, diagnose, treat patients (adults older than 16) presenting with mental, behavioral, addictive, or emotional disorders (e.g., psychoses, depression, anxiety, substance use disorders
- Performance of history and physical exam
- Order simple diagnostic tests to include blood tests, urine tests, noninvasive x-rays
- Privileges to prescribe and order medications within the scope of licensure in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations
- For APRNs, Daily management, including writing orders, progress notes and discharge summaries (under the supervision of the Attending psychiatrist)
- EHR: EPIC. Regular complete, daily, and timely documentation is required while covering the service
What You’ll Get From Us.
- At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:
- A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions
- 403b retirement match
- Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
- Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous mileage reimbursement program
Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
What we need from you:
- Must have a current license to practice in Massachusetts at time of hire.
- Must be board certified or board eligible.
- Experience working with the child and adolescent population.
WHY SHEPPARD PRATT SOLUTIONS?
At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individual’s facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!
Job Tags
Holiday work, Part time, Immediate start, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work,