Contractor – Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Writer/Reviewer Id-2051

Summary

Springer Publishing Company is seeking experienced Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP) on a part-time, contract basis to write and review content for our certification exam preparation products. Writer/reviewers will work collaboratively with our Nursing Exam Preparation team to create new exam-style questions and to provide detailed, constructive feedback to help guide the work of other experts.

Qualified candidates will have active PMHNP certification, current clinical knowledge, excellent writing skills, a solid understanding of exam-style questions, and the ability to meet or beat schedules.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Qualifications

  • Current PMHNP certification
  • Current or recent employment in a related clinical or academic setting
  • Personal access to current, reputable reference materials
  • Ability to distill complex topics to key points
  • Thorough understanding of the essential elements of a high-quality question (including remediation)
  • Experience in writing and reviewing exam-style questions preferred
  • Excellent written communication skills and strong attention to detail
  • Ability to provide clear, constructive feedback and to accept and act upon the same
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
  • Ability to demonstrate qualifications by submitting writing samples for pre-contract review
  • Ability to adhere to a strict schedule

Position Type

Part-time, contract

Time Commitment

Contractors will submit and/or review a fixed number of questions on a schedule determined for each project. Average time commitment of 8-10 hours per week for up to several weeks. Qualified candidates can begin work in less than 2 weeks.

Pay

Per item with the rate based on the type of work (e.g., writing versus review) and candidate experience

About Springer Publishing Company

At Springer Publishing we are dedicated to turning ideas into knowledge, connecting education to careers, and empowering the people who care for the world. We bring the ideas and innovation that help healthcare educators, learners, and professionals move confidently between education and employment to achieve their goals.

Named one of the fastest growing independent publishers in the United States by Publishers Weekly, we continue to grow our product portfolio in nursing, public health, healthcare administration, social work, counseling and medicine.

Join us and grow your career at Springer Publishing!

Interested candidates can forward their letter and resume to: dalt@springerpub.com

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. 

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