Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Weekend Only (Full-Time with Benefits)

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – Weekend Only (Full-Time with Benefits)
Location: Southbridge & Webster, MA (Hybrid: Onsite 1–2 days per week)
Schedule: Weekends Only | Full-Time | Friday 5 PM – Monday 7 AM
Setting: Inpatient Psychiatric & Consult Liaison Services

Position Summary:
A leading healthcare organization in Central Massachusetts is seeking a full-time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join its inpatient psychiatric and consult liaison teams. This role offers a weekend-only schedule with the benefits and stability of full-time employment. It is ideal for experienced psychiatric NPs looking to maintain a meaningful clinical practice while enjoying flexibility and a collaborative team environment.

Clinical Responsibilities:

The PMHNP will provide care across three key areas:
Adult Psychiatric Unit (APU): 24-bed general adult psychiatry inpatient unit
Co-Occurring Disorders Unit (CDU): 16-bed unit focused on dual diagnoses (psychiatric and substance use)
Consult Liaison (C/L) Service: Provides psychiatric consultation for patients in medical/surgical and ICU settings

Key Duties Include:

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and physical exams
Develop differential diagnoses and individualized treatment plans
Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to manage care
Provide medication management and prescribe within scope of licensure (Schedules II–VI)
Participate in consult service coverage on an alternating weekend basis
Document clinical findings, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic medical record (Epic)
Provide patient and family education and coordinate discharge planning
Maintain availability for phone consultation when not onsite

Position Highlights:
Full-time, weekends only (Friday evening to Monday morning)
Benefits-eligible with vacation (4 weekends per year)
Workload: Max census of 20 patients/day + consults, shared with another NP
Schedule: Onsite approx. 12 hours/day; remote availability as needed
Supportive team: MD backup and on-site ED support available
Collaborative environment: Includes psychiatrists, social workers, nurses, and clinicians

Qualifications:

Required:
Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with board certification as a PMHNP
Current Massachusetts APRN license with prescriptive authority
Minimum 1 year of inpatient psychiatry or consult liaison experience

Preferred:
3–5 years of psychiatric NP experience

Core Competencies:
Strong clinical judgment and diagnostic skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Excellent communication and documentation abilities
Familiarity with Epic EMR or similar systems

Workplace Culture:
We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment where every team member contributes to a culture of compassion, teamwork, and excellence. We welcome professionals who share these values and are committed to patient-centered care.

Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.