NURSE PRACTITIONER - $2,000 Sign-On Bonus
About The Position
Family Service League is seeking a part-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner assesses the mental health status of clients by studying their relevant medical history, performing comprehensive assessments, and identifying risk factors that might affect mental health. This position diagnoses patients’ mental illness and determines effective plans of care. This position provides ongoing home visits with clients in the community, including checking vitals and administering medications. Travel is required.
Requirements
- Nurse Practitioner degree and license, including state licensure and DEA credentials, are required.
- A minimum of 3 years of prior prescribing experience is required.
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office required.
- Excellent time management, interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills required.
- Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team in providing treatment to persistent, severe mentally ill population required.
- Valid and clean NYS Driver’s License required.
Nice To Haves
- Psychiatric prescribing experience is preferred.
- experience with an EMR is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prescribe and revise medical regimens; interpret findings and plans of care according to collaborative practice agreements and protocols in designated areas.
- Administer and monitor medications, including injectable medications.
- Provide medical assessments and vitals for consumers in the community.
- Conduct health assessments of adults with potential acute and/or chronic health problems.
- Initiate referrals to specialty services and foster continuity of care.
- Initiate selected therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, and consultation and laboratory examinations.
- Provide patient/family education and counseling in the areas of health promotion, maintenance, and disease prevention.
- Participate in team meetings and conferences to ensure an interdisciplinary approach to primary health care delivery.
- Serve as liaison between patient and community, and act as a health care advocate.
- Identify quality improvement issues and document standards of care and practice.
- Maintain a current level of knowledge relative to professional practice.
- Act as a resource to staff and implement educational programs.
- Participate in the evaluation of the cost effectiveness of services provided.
- All other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- $2,000 Sign-On Bonus!
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% employer contribution
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Generous PTO (paid time off)
- Up to 11 paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave
- Student Tuition Remission Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Employee Discounts and more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
