Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

JOB TITLE: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NPP)

POSITION GRADE: 97 (salary 59$-64$/ hr commensurate with education and experience)

DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: Psychiatric Services

SUPERVISOR: Medical Director

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Medical Director, the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will provide psychiatric assessment, evaluation, intervention, and medication management of patients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Exercises full compliance with the Agency’s Code of Conduct, all Agency Policies and Procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality and security for all client and staff related materials and/or records.
• Acts as primary psychiatric provider in various VOH programs including campus residential, outpatient behavioral health and detox services based on program needs.
• Provides for thorough comprehensive clinical assessment including medical history, psychiatric history, mental status exam and diagnosis.
• Meets with clients during individual scheduled appointments for prescription of psychotropic medications, provide medication education and management, supportive psychotherapy, and crisis intervention.
• The NPP will utilize assessment and acquired information to clarify problem areas and treatment needs, and assist in the establishment of appropriate interventions.
• Provides psychoeducation
• Orders, interprets and analyzes diagnostic studies
• Provides clinical consultation to behavioral health clinicians and nurses regarding psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, interpretation of psychiatric information and formulation and implementation of individual treatment plans.
• Attends collaborative treatment team meetings as needed.
• Consults with the primary clinician in making appropriate community based referrals and recommendations based on findings.
• Documents all clinical service activity in an accurate and timely manner as required by agency, regulatory and funding bodies.
• Works with surrounding educational programs to offer observations and preceptorship for the Registered and Advance Practice Nursing students in the area.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by leadership.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, licensure and certification:

• Masters of Science in Nursing with ANCC certification in psychiatry and currently licensed through the NYS Office of the Professions as an Advanced Practice Nurse
• Must maintain RN license; DEA; BLS

Experience:

• Provision of psychiatric services across the lifespan preferred; Experience in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry preferred; Experience in Substance Use Disorders preferred

Physical Demands:

• Standing/Walking: Standing and walking is required for the majority of time spent on campus. Nurses must be able to walk around campus throughout shift (including hills, stairs, and inclement weather conditions)
• Lifting: Regular lifting of medical supplies, medications, patient supplies, and patient charts, all weighing up to twenty pounds is required.
• Bending: Bending is required when administering patient care. One must be able to bend to touch the floor to remove environmental hazards.

Kneeling: Squatting is required when operating medical equipment and performing aspects of patient care, such as CPR

COMPETENCIES:

Leading Self

• Character and Courage (Integrity and Trust)
• Do the right thing, because it is the right thing, even when no one is looking. Truth to Power.

Customer Focus

• Build positive relationships through communication and collaborative problem solving.

Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Justice and Equity

• Believe in the dignity and humanity of all people to reach their full potential.