Nurse Practitioner (APRN), 40 hours, Behavioral Health, Putnam, CT

Day Kimball Health is hiring a Nurse Practitioner (APRN) to join our Outpatient Mental Health Clinic in Putnam, CT!

This full-time, exempt position offers 40 hours per week on a day shift schedule (8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.).

Join a collaborative behavioral health team dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate outpatient mental health services to the residents of Connecticut's Quiet Corner.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, patient-centered environment while working alongside an experienced interdisciplinary team committed to improving the mental health and well-being of our community.

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Pay with weekly pay
Earned Time Off (ETO)
Paid holidays
Sick Time
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with eligible employer contribution
Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Educational Assistance & Loan Reimbursement
Up to $5,000/year for full-time employees
Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Critical Illness, Accident & Pet Insurance
Career Growth Opportunities, leadership development, and mentorship
Employee Recognition & Wellness Programs, including appreciation events and Food Truck Fridays

Nurse Practitioner (APRN) Job Summary:

As a Nurse Practitioner (APRN), you will provide comprehensive, patient-centered care within a collaborative, multidisciplinary healthcare team. Working alongside physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, behavioral health professionals, and other healthcare staff, you will deliver high-quality, evidence-based care that promotes the physical and emotional well-being of our patients.

In this role, you will demonstrate clinical leadership through direct patient care, collaboration and consultation with the healthcare team, patient and family education, quality improvement initiatives, and ongoing professional development. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact while providing compassionate care in a supportive outpatient behavioral health setting.

Nurse Practitioner (APRN) Key Responsibilities:

Assess, manages, prescribes, and evaluates appropriate therapeutic and pharmacological interventions for common illnesses according to standards of practice. Consults or makes referral to primary care physician, other health care professionals or agencies when a situation is beyond their level of expertise or when additional services are needed to coordinate their health care.

Nurse Practitioner (APRN) Education and Experience Requirements:

3 years experience of Nurse Practitioner experience required.
If licensed after 1999 must have Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program required.
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health-NP Required
Must have a nationally recognized certification to practice.
Current Federal DEA and State Controlled Substance License required.
Current Connecticut State RN/APRN Licensure.

Nurse Practitioner (APRN) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to discriminate between normal and abnormal findings in the history and physical exam in order to establish a diagnosis.
Ability to assess severity of patient’s illness and establish need/time for patient's evaluation.
Ability to plan and care for patient’s identified problem including medication, diet, therapeutic procedures, etc.
Ability to consult with other health team members regarding proposed treatment guidelines.
Ability to form therapeutic relationships with patients.
Demonstrate appropriate communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, and ability to maintain positive relationship with physicians, nurses and other hospital personnel.
Demonstrate leadership and advanced clinical decision making skills.
Demonstrate cultural sensitivity to diverse populations.
Demonstrates responsibility for continual professional development and commitment to advanced practice nursing.
Must be self-directed, creative and able to work independently.

Why Choose Day Kimball Health? The Care You Need. Close to Home.

For over 130 years, Day Kimball Health has been a trusted, nonprofit healthcare provider serving Northeastern Connecticut. What began as a small infirmary has grown into the region’s leading integrated healthcare system - recognized for delivering compassionate, high-quality care close to home. Today, our team of over 1,100 dedicated employees - including more than 300 skilled physicians, surgeons, and specialists - proudly deliver a full continuum of care, from primary and specialty services to homecare and hospice, meeting the evolving needs of our patients at every stage of life. What sets us apart is our commitment not only to the communities we serve, but also to the people who power our mission. At Day Kimball Health, we cultivate a supportive, inclusive workplace culture where healthcare professionals are empowered to grow, thrive, and make a meaningful difference every day. Every voice is valued. Every contribution matters. Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare or seeking your next opportunity, a career at Day Kimball Health offers more than a job - it’s a chance to build lasting relationships, give back to your community, and create impact beyond your shift. Come grow with a team that calls this community home.

Join us in our mission to elevate community-driven healthcare and be part of an organization that values both personal and professional development.

Make a real impact on your career, your team, and your community. Apply today.

Day Kimball Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal laws. Day Kimball Health is a smoke free environment.

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