Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner Job with Rutland Regional Medical Center in Rutland, VT

We are looking for a full-time, Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) in our Behavioral Health Clinic. Our Clinic offers comprehensive outpatient psychiatric consultations and counseling for people recovering from mental illness. Services offered include psychiatric treatment, psychotherapy sessions, group therapy in a structured setting, medication therapy, family therapy, support group meetings, relapse prevention, inpatient care, outpatient therapeutic services.

Rutland Regional Medical Center is a 144-bed hospital, employing over 1,800 professional and support staff including over 240 providers trained in more than 40 specialty areas. Providing preventive, diagnostic, acute and rehabilitative services, Rutland Regional Medical Center serves Rutland County, portions of southern and central Vermont and communities in eastern New York State.

Minimum Education

• Master’s degree in nursing or Graduate of an American Medical Association approved Physician Assistant educational program.
  
  

Minimum Work Experience

• 2 years of Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant experience in specialty area being sought
  
  

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Registration with the Vermont State Education Department as a Nurse Practitioner and Certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center or equivalent certifying bodies, or
• Registration with the Vermont State Board of Medical Practice as a Physician's Assistant and certified as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on the Certification of Physicians Assistants.
• Unit-specific certifications as required (ACLS, TNCC, PALS, ENPC) per specific department operational framework.
• Completion of endorsed patient/visitor de-escalation and restraint program certification based on department specific guidelines.
  
  

Required Skills And Abilities

• Able to take medical history, assess medical condition and interpret findings.
• Able to prepare and maintain records, write reports and respond to correspondence.
• Skilled in developing and maintaining quality assurance and a continuous quality improvement program.
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relations with patients, staff, and public.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of human relations, group dynamics, and quality improvement techniques.
• Able to work despite interruptions. Able to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Microsoft Office desktop application and navigation skills.
  
  

Rutland Regional Medical Center offers a competitive benefit package to include:

• 403B retirement plan with match
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurances
• Paid Malpractice
• CME time and expense allowance
• Relocation, Sign-on and Education Loan Assistance