Psychiatric Nurse Consultant - Newton Wellesley Hospital

About UsNewton-Wellesley Hospital is a comprehensive medical center located in Newton. We provide the services and expertise of a major medical facility with the convenience and personal attention of a community hospital. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality, safe, efficient medical care to each of our patients.We are a proud member of Mass General Brigham, a network founded by Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Our affiliation allows us to provide our patients with access to the best community-based medicine and the most advanced specialty care in the world.Our continued goal at Newton-Wellesley Hospital is to meet our patients' (and their families'!) health care needs and build long-term relationships that provide them with exceptional care and service.The OpportunityWe are seeking a highly skilled, dedicated, and compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join our dynamic inpatient consult team. The Psychiatric Nurse Consultant is an advanced practice role with expertise in the psychiatric care of geriatric patients and in the acute inpatient environment as well as in the emergency department. As a member of the psychiatric consult service this APRN provides expert-level consultation, with management recommendations, to medical, surgical, and ED providers managing geriatric patients with acute and chronic psychiatric symptoms and disorders co-morbid with their medical, and surgical conditions. In addition to patient management, this APRN provides evidence-based consultation, coaching, and education to care team members providing for these patients. This would include leading the development of educational initiatives with the goal of improving the quality, safety, and care of medical, surgical, and ED patients with co-morbid psychiatric care needs and improving staff safety and well-being as they manage such patients.The Psychiatric Nurse Consultant will be responsible for the following:Patient Management * Conducts evaluations and examinations of medical, surgical, and ED patients with co-morbid mental health issues at the request of the primary teams. Engages in independent decision-making and recommendations on clinical care (including diagnostic impressions, development of appropriate treatment plans, medications recommendations when appropriate, collaboration with other specialty consultants, etc.) within the scope of an advanced practice nurse knowledge and/or protocols of care. * Consults with physicians when medical expertise indicated outside the scope of APRN knowledge or protocols. * Collaborates with primary and multi-specialty providers as appropriate. * Provides direct psychiatric care, when appropriate, utilizing brief psychotherapeutic interventions, including motivational interviewing and supportive therapy to the geriatric population. * Identifies teaching opportunities and provides appropriate education to geriatric patients and families.Consultation * Engages in decision-making and implementation of therapeutic plans in collaboration with other members of the health care team. Provides coaching to nursing staff on nursing care plan development. * Develops acute behavioral care plans when indicated with the input of nursing and medical colleagues. * Uses principles of leadership and management to advocate for patients and families, for optimal health care of patients, and for staff wellness.Education & Training * Assesses educational needs of staff and provides support in real time as well as formal educational development of staff. * Develops educational programs and materials on the care and manage of the psychiatric patient on the medical services. * Provides hospital wide leadership for the S.A.F.E response. * Participates in the Department of Psychiatry QI/PI plan. * Demonstrates understanding of the legal implications of charting and documenting care. * Accepts responsibility and accountability for her/his actions in providing care to patients. * Understands the importance of ensuring patient and department safety. * Communicates effectively and establishes good rapport with patients and staff. * Develops, reviews, and updates the Department of Psychiatry clinical practice guidelines as needed.Are you ready to bring your talent to this team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients with acute and chronic psychiatric disorders? In this full-time role, you will have access to a competitive benefits package tailored to meet your needs!Schedule & LocationThis is a full-time, 40-hour, day shift position (Mon-Fri). This NP will work (5) 8-hour shifts per week. We are located on the NWH Main Campus at 2014 Washington Street, Newton, 02462.QualificationsEducation * Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. * Masters requiredLicense/Certification * Current licensure as Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts* CPR Training requiredExperience*

3 years of Psychiatry experience (as an RN or NP) preferred