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Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient Psychiatry- Per Diem-MGH

Massachusetts General Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
273 Charles Street (Show on map)
Mar 17, 2026
Summary The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a licensed provider. This NP position works explicitly in a psychiatric setting, providing psychiatric assessments and establishing comprehensive plans that address a broad range of concerns for patients with psychiatric disorders. May perform additional duties, such as precepting a small group of learners. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes Essential Functions -Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to psychiatric patients. -Complete biopsychosocial and psychopharmalogical evaluations on patients. -Performs complete histories and physical examinations. -Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests. -Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings. -Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures. -Consistently provides high-quality and timely documentation, including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes, and discharge summaries. -Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population. Education Master's Degree Nursing required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Nurse Practitioner [NP - State License] - Generic - HR Only required Experience 2 years of experience as a psychiatric nurse practitioner required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Solid understanding of psychiatric clinical practices. - Skilled in conducting psychiatric assessments/evaluations. - Ability to maintain quality control standards. - Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. - Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures. - Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public. Physical Requirements The General Hospital Corporation 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.