Boston Children's Hospital

Registered Nurse - Outpatient Psychiatry

Location

Danvers, MA, 01923

Job Type

Full Time

Date Posted

23 April 2025

Category

Registered Nurses

Industry

Health Care

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Located at 2 Brookline Place, the Outpatient Psychiatry Service provides comprehensive care to children, adolescents, and their families. Our team includes psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, psychologists, social workers, and trainees across disciplines. We are committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based treatment. You will be a valued contributor in a role that integrates clinical support, education, and systems-based practice improvement.
We are seeking an experienced and organized Registered Nurse to join our multidisciplinary team in the Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic at Boston Children’s Hospital. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with the Associate Chief of Psychiatry and lead clinic operations that support high-quality and family-centered psychiatric care.
This Registered Nurse will be responsible for:

Serving as a clinical liaison and operational partner to the Medical Director.
Providing psychoeducation to patients and families regarding medications, care coordination, and treatment plans.
Managing and triaging patient and caregiver communications, including:
- Medication refill requests
- Follow-up scheduling needs
- Adverse medication events.
Coordinating and documenting communications with internal and external providers.
Supporting prior authorization requests and manage pharmacy interactions efficiently.
Participating in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to clinic workflow enhancements.
Maintaining accurate documentation and promote clear clinical communication across the care team.
Contributing to the training and orientation of new clinical staff, as appropriate.
Working 40 hours per week; flexible scheduling options available within standard weekday hours (8:00 AM – 6:00 PM) with opportunity for some remote working days.

To qualify you must have:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
Current Massachusetts RN license in good standing.
Prior experience as a psychiatric nurse required.
Prefer 3 years of psychiatric nursing experience, preferably including pediatric or adolescent mental health.
Demonstrated experience in clinical leadership, time management, and care coordination.
Experience with Epic, including medication refill processes, in-basket management, and use of smart phrases preferred.
Familiarity with prior authorization platforms such as CoverMyMeds, and the ability to navigate insurance formularies preferred.

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