Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Inpatient Adult - Norwich, CT

Location Detail : Backus Hospital (10309)

Shift Detail : Monday - Friday 8 : 00am - 4 : 30pm

Work Location Type : In Person

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Backus Hospital

For more than 118 years, Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. Backus is home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties, and is the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. The Hospital delivers and coordinates a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of its communities.

Nurse Practitioner Role Scope

Evaluate and manage psychiatric disorders

Coordinate appropriate follow up care, referrals, and case management

Performs crisis intervention and medication management

Develop and implement long and short-range treatment plans

Orders and performs diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures, and provides patient notification and follow up care

Solicits medical management consult or input when appropriate

Completes all clinical reminders to keep each patient up to date in the system

Work in collaborative practice with Psychiatrist

Advanced Practitioners Enjoy

At Hartford HealthCare newly graduated and experienced providers are provided with the support and mentorship they need to succeed through on the job, classroom, and procedural training. Our benefits include :

Exceptional training for both recent graduatesand experienced practitioners

Extremely competitive salary

Matching 401k, tiered medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous Paid-Time Off

Reimbursement for CME, professional society membership, licensure, and malpractice

Tuition reimbursement program

Proven and effective onboarding with supportive ongoing mentorship

Access to Hartford HealthCares Office of Advanced Practice - an internal organization committed to the growth and development of our Advanced Practitioners

Leadership development opportunities through Hartford HealthCares Professional Leadership Development Institute

Qualifications

Advanced Practitioner Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Masters program required

Licensed, or eligible to be licensed, as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of Connecticut

National Board Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Preferred 1+ years of experience working as an inpatient psychiatric nurse practitioner

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With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work / life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.