Nurse Practice Provider - MaineHealth : Job Details

Under the direction of a physician or the Medical Director, the nurse practitioner provides primary medical care for hospitalized, partially hospitalized and outpatients. The nurse practitioner will provide face-to-face psychiatric evaluations, medication management and health care to patients. The nurse practitioner will co-manage their caseloads with the physicians. The position all includes developing and recording a plan for effective and timely treatment for patients. Minimum Qualifications: Education: Master's degree with an advanced knowledge of nursing theory and practice, and additional medical training. License/Certification: Current and valid license as a Nurse Practitioner by the Maine State Board of Nursing and qualified to do psychiatric evaluations and medication management. Specific credentialing criteria needed if working in the hospital as defined by Medical Staff By-Laws. Experience: 2 year of patient care in a community mental health center or hospital is preferred. Advanced skill and knowledge in conducting psychiatric evaluations and treating patients Experience in a primary care or outpatient medical practice setting preferred Ability to attain (or be currently licensed as) an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License in the State of Maine This position offers: We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family. The MaineHealth- Behavioral Health (MHBH) Integrated program is one of the largest in the nation, with approximately 40 clinicians providing care at over 50 primary care locations and almost 10 specialty offices throughout Maine. With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it. MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today. To learn more about our system, please visit www.mainehealth.org and our benefits page. For more information, please contact Dave Somers, Physician and APP Recruiter at [email protected] .