Nurse-Psychiatric NP (25872)

Northern Rivers Family of Services•Albany, NY

11d•$100 - $110•Onsite

About The Position

This is an on-site position, 8 hours must be completed during weekdays. This position is responsible for examining patients having mental disorders and providing therapeutic care suited for the patients. The main role of mental health nurse practitioners is diagnosing the mental disorder of the patient; however, they are also given license to recommend medicines and provide patient care.

Requirements

Must have a minimum of one year experience working with youth and adults diagnosed with mental illness.
Must be fully licensed Nurse Practitioner in the State of New York
CPR Certification
Must be able to work independently
National Provider Identification (NPI) - issued by the federal Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). All electronic prescriptions in NYS require an NPI. Claims processing functions also require the NPI of nurse practitioners and physicians.
Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) number – issued by the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) DEA to nurse practitioners and physicians to prescribe controlled substances. DEA registration must be renewed every three years for those issued a prescriber registration.
NYS Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement (NYS DOH BNE) registration – issued by the NYS DOH BNE to nurse practitioners and physicians to prescribe controlled substances. NYS DOH BNE registration must be renewed every two years for those issued a prescriber registration.
NYS Medicaid Enrollment - in cases in which a Prescriber is prescribing to a NYS Medicaid enrolled client. Revalidation must occur at least every five years.

Responsibilities

Provide Med reviews and evaluations.
Provides comprehensive mental health care services with responsibility for examination, diagnosis, and treatment of patients within scope of licensing and qualifications; develops health care plans according to established standards of care
Maintains clinical records on all patients seen in a manner consistent with confidentiality of health care records guidelines and department regulations protocol.
Conducts face-to-face assessments with clients and collaterals as needed.
Provides instruction, guidance or in-service training to mental health, medical, and therapist staff as appropriate.