Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient Psychiatry, Tufts Medicine Behavioral Health Hospital

Tufts Medicine, a leading integrated academic health system in Massachusetts, and Acadia Healthcare, the nation's largest standalone behavioral health provider, have partnered to establish the Tufts Medicine Behavioral Health Hospital, a state-of-the-art, 144-bed facility in Malden, Massachusetts. This hospital, set to open in Fall 2025, will serve as a center of excellence in behavioral health care and provide vital training opportunities for the next generation of clinicians.

We are seeking an Inpatient Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join the team. In this role you will evaluate and assist patients with mental health issues who are admitted and receiving care at the Tufts Medicine Behavioral Health Hospital.

We encourage you to apply if:

• Graduate of an accredited and/or approved nurse practitioner program

• Possess a current license, or eligible for a license, as a Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

• You are Impact driven and looking to grow within your career

• You are eager to collaborate with innovative and mission driven providers

• You are dedicated to patient recovery and family support

• You have a passion for helping those who suffer mental illness through innovative, respectful, empowering and compassionate care

Duties and Responsibilities:The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

1. Applies advanced nursing knowledge and experience to provide care to assigned caseload of patients, in collaboration with medical staff. Incorporates evidence-based practice in patient care.

2. Assesses the health status of patients by obtaining complete and thorough medical histories and performing physical examinations. Diagnoses health and developmental problems and care for patients.

3. Orders appropriate diagnostic tests (laboratory or radiological) and age-appropriate screening tests. Interprets results, records progress, updating responsible physician and patient.

4. Prepares a comprehensive patient care plan, utilizing established protocols and performs procedures and treatments using nursing judgment according to established practice guidelines and professional standards which is appropriate to the age of patients served in clinical area.

5. Orders and administers drugs in a manner that demonstrates advanced knowledge of pharmacology, medications, and appropriateness of prescribing habits (i.e. agents, volume, refill). Monitors medication treatment according to patient's response.

6. Writes clear, comprehensive initial and follow up notes. Orders appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests. Plans effectively for any necessary home care and follow-up.

7. Initiates referrals and consultations with appropriate specialists when appropriate.

8. Recognizes that patient and family teaching are an integral part of patient care and follows through on teaching that has been initiated with appropriate documentation.

9. Encourages disease prevention and health promotion through patient and family education and counseling.

10. Document all patient encounters, phone calls and emails in a timely and thorough manner using the EMR.

11. Maintains collaborative, team relationships with peers and colleagues in order to effectively contribute to the working groups achievement of goals, manage care in a cost-effective manner, and to help foster a positive work environment

12. Delegates responsibilities to others with an understanding of their roles, knowledge and capabilities.

13. Serves as a nursing leader and role model to all team members.

14. Performs role in a consistently professional manner. Holds self-accountable for professional practice. Presents self in a calm and professional manner.

15. Influences others by establishing a climate for optimal patient care, mutually supportive collegial relationships and professional development.

16. Participates in performance improvement activities utilizing performance improvement principles to support and improve patient care.

17. Attends and actively participates in staff meetings. Accepts responsibility for reading staff meeting minutes when not able to attend.

18. Keeps current with literature regarding changing practices, interventions and research in patient care.

19. Assumes responsibility for seeking out educational and professional opportunities for personal learning needs and growth.

20. Assumes responsibility for meeting mandatory education requirements and unit specific education and competencies.

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided 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. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org.