Nurse Practitioner

Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities Inc•New York, NY

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner, in coordination with the supervising physician, is primarily responsible for increasing access to substance abuse and medication assisted treatments; coordinating and managing health care services and health education; encouraging health and wellness and disease prevention. The candidate will effectively engage patients; will report to the Medical Doctor for clinical supervision and the Chief Program Officer/Vice President of Behavioral Health Services. The role involves working in a non-traditional environment, such as a mobile unit, visiting underserved, disadvantaged, and disenfranchised communities and populations.

Requirements

NYS License to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse and certification by the NYSED in medicine to practice as a Nurse Practitioner.
Must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs.
DATA 2000 “X” waiver.
NYS Prescriptive Rights
Must have computer skills.
Must successfully complete a criminal background check, obtain clearance from the Office of Children and Family Services and be drug free.

Nice To Haves

Behavioral Health background preferred.
Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) a plus.

Responsibilities

Participate in direct patient care.
Monitor, observe and interpret patients’ symptom(s), assessing needs to provide the best possible care.
Provide instant medical care in emergencies.
Assessment of patients with known history of substance abuse disorders.
Refer patients when necessary to appropriate medical and behavioral health facilities and follow up such referrals.
Coordinate with Medical Doctor and clinical staff for tele-practice services.
Conduct HIV/HEP C screenings/testing and treatment referrals to high risk populations.
Conduct medical and addiction medicine care including the use of Buprenorphine and/or IM Naltrexone.
Perform inductions and maintenance of patients on Buprenorphine.
Author medication orders.
Coordination of care with Behavioral Health Team (CASAC, Mental Health clinicians, Care Manager, Peers) to ensure continuity of care.
Provide consultation and training to on-site staff.
Assist with the identification and counseling of mental health and substance abuse problems.
Participate in departmental staff meetings and committees as required.
Act as an integral part of the treatment team, consulting with clinicians and participating in team meetings and case conferences; resolving participant problems utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies.
Submit accurate and timely documentation.
Document services and treatment plans in EHR systems.
Adhere to all agency and funding source policies and procedures.
Respond to changes in work requirements.
Show flexibility in changing of schedules as needed.
Willingness to take on additional responsibilities as required.
Use good judgment in bringing issues to the attention of supervisor.
Organize tasks, manage time well and direct oneself.
Perform job tasks in a manner that does not result in negative audit reviews.
Refer to and follow agency policy and procedures.
Respond to opportunities and requirements for skill development.
Demonstrate openness to input on work issues from supervisor and co-workers.
Meet productivity requirements for position.
Maintain a work-focused atmosphere; share techniques for increasing productivity.
Perform duties in a manner that expedites work requirements.
Manage time, adhere to deadlines and prioritize tasks.
Report potential safety hazards on agency property.
Use good judgment in matters of safety and liability for which there may not be prescribed procedures.
Share information only where the “need to know” exists.
Conduct conversations with privacy in mind (information is not discussed in public areas).
Demonstrate tact, courtesy, and helpfulness in relating to community agencies, coworkers, participants and other associates.
Respond to problems and conflict with solution-focused thinking.
Work effectively with people regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or national origin.