Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Ambulatory Integrated Internal Only
- Schedule - Shift - Hours: Full Time - Day Shift
- Job Category: Advanced Professional Provider
Under the direction of a physician or the Medical Director, the nurse practitioner provides primary medical care for hospitalized, partially hospitalized, and outpatients. The nurse practitioner will provide face-to-face psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and health care to patients. The nurse practitioner will co-manage their case loads with the physicians. The position also includes developing and recording a plan for effective and timely treatment for patients.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Education: Master’s degree with an advanced knowledge of nursing theory and practice, and additional medical training.
License/Certification: Current and valid license as a Nurse Practitioner by the Maine State Board of Nursing and qualified to do psychiatric evaluations and medication management. Specific credentialing criteria needed if working in the hospital as defined by Medical Staff By-Laws.
Experience: 2+ years of patient care in a community mental health center or hospital is preferred. Advanced skill and knowledge in conducting psychiatric evaluations and treating patients.
Additional Information
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it. We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.
MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.
MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for Covid-19 and influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.
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