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Outpatient Adult Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner in East Greenwich, RI

Full-time, Part-time
2 weeks ago

Job Description

Join a dedicated team in a vital role! As an Outpatient Adult Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner at Backus Hospital, you will play a key role in enhancing the mental health of our community. We are seeking a passionate individual to evaluate and manage psychiatric disorders effectively. Location: Backus Hospital (10309) Work Schedule: Choose from 4 days per week with 10-hour shifts or 5 days per week with 8-hour shifts. Your Responsibilities: • Evaluate and manage psychiatric disorders efficiently. • Coordinate follow-up care, referrals, and case management. • Perform crisis interventions and medication management. • Develop and implement both long and short-range treatment plans. • Order and perform diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures, ensuring comprehensive patient notification and follow-up care. • Seek medical management consultations when necessary. • Complete all clinical reminders to ensure each patient's information is up-to-date in the system. • Collaborate closely with psychiatrists and other advanced practitioners. What We Offer: • Exceptional training for new graduates and experienced practitioners alike. • Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. • Matching 401k, tiered medical, dental, and vision plans. • Generous Paid-Time Off. • Reimbursement for CME, professional society memberships, licensure, and malpractice insurance. • Tuition reimbursement program. • Proven onboarding processes with ongoing mentorship support. • Access to the Office of Advanced Practice dedicated to your growth. • Leadership development opportunities through our Professional Leadership Development Institute. Qualifications: • Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Master's program required. • Licensed, or eligible for licensure, as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in Connecticut. • National Board Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner preferred. • 1+ years of experience in an outpatient psychiatric setting preferred. At Hartford HealthCare, we support your career growth while ensuring a balance between work and personal life. Embrace an opportunity where every moment matters and thrive with us!
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Job Details

Medical Speciality

Psychiatry

Employment Type

Full-timePart-time

Required License

NP (Nursing Practitioner)

Work Setting

OutpatientHospitalClinic

About Backus Hospital

The William W. Backus Hospital is a non-profit organization providing quality healthcare services, including senior care, physical therapy, and rehabilitation, to the residents of eastern Connecticut. As part of Hartford HealthCare, Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network, Backus Hospital offers a range of services as a 213-bed acute care community hospital, serving nearly a quarter-million people in the region.