Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry

We are looking for a fulltime, Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) in our inpatient Psychiatric Services Department. Advanced Practice Providers provide medical care and treatment under the supervision and support of a team of on-site board-certified psychiatrists. Services offered include psychiatric treatment, psychotherapy sessions, group therapy in a structured setting, medication therapy, family therapy, support group meetings, and relapse prevention. The position is Monday through Friday.   The provider works in close collaboration with the Medical Director of Psychiatric Services providing care to patients with major mental illness and providing psychiatric consultative services to the medical/surgical inpatients as well as the Emergency Department.   Typical patient load does not exceed eight patients per day.  There is no on-call requirement. 

Rutland Regional Psychiatric Services recently began a Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation program. The successful candidate may choose to become certified to use this innovative treatment option.

Rutland Regional Medical Center is a 144-bed hospital, employing over 1,700 professional and support staff including 337 medical staff trained in 39 specialty areas serving Rutland County and the outlying region. Work-life balance is encouraged. Four seasons of outdoor activity in an ideal environment for a family to thrive. Vermont supports low student-to-teacher ratio, which nurtures an excellent education for school aged children. Close to Boston, Montreal, NYC and the Maine coast. This is a chance to live every day in a location that most use as their vacation destination.

Minimum Education

Masters 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.

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 funded annually
Relocation, Sign-on and Education Loan Assistance