Nurse Practitioner - Psych

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, a subsidiary of Massachusetts General Hospital, is renowned as one of the largest acute care hospitals in the Seacoast region of New Hampshire and Southern Maine. At Wentworth-Douglass, we value people who contribute to patient-centered care that enhances community health; we recognize and reward those who share our values and transform our patients' lives. We invite you to explore opportunities, cultivate community wellness and professional growth.

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital remains among the nation’s top hospitals for patient experience as a recipient of the Healthgrades 2021 Outstanding Patient Experience Award for the eighth consecutive year. Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is renowned as one of the largest acute care hospitals in the Seacoast region of New Hampshire and Southern Maine. At Wentworth-Douglass, we value people who contribute to patient-centered care that enhances community health; we recognize and reward those who share our values and transform our patients' lives. We invite you to explore opportunities, cultivate community wellness and professional growth.

Performs comprehensive psychiatric care including evaluations, consultations, follow up and discharge back to the primary care providers. Works in an outpatient mental health practice, as well as rotating weekly coverage for consult and liaison at the hospital. Provides weekly after-hours on-call coverage approximately once every six weeks. Works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of therapists, crisis clinicians, nurses, hospitalists and primary care providers.

Experience minimum required: one year of clinical psychiatric nursing experience in pediatric and/or adult populations

Experience preferred/desired: 3-5 years of clinical psychiatric nursing experience in pediatric and adult populations

Education minimum required: graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. Documentation of successful completion of 60 contact hours within the most recent licensure period, 4 of which must be in pharmacology as defined by the NH and/or ME Board of Nursing

Special skills minimum required: current certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center of the ANA in the relevant category or through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Licensure and/or certifications required: current NH Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner License, current NH Registered Nurse license, and CPR

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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