Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Supervisor

Volunteers of American Greater New York • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Supervisor is a licensed Bachelors-level nurse who provides direct client care and oversees assessment, medication management and health & mental health monitoring and promotion activities for homeless women, with a focus on women with unmet behavioral health needs. Empower Residence is a 24/7 transitional housing program for women, operating under HRA/DSS guidelines. As an enhanced shelter, we support residents facing challenges such as mental health needs, substance use, unemployment, and poverty.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
• Current NYS license as a Registered Nurse or Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) in the state of NY, NPP: Nurse Practitioner required.
• A minimum of 2 years of psychiatric nursing experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical and mental health/risk assessments and diagnostics for shelter residents.
• Oversee delivery of individual and group health and behavioral health promotion interventions.
• Provide short-term psychiatric care including medication management.
• Collaborate with the team to conduct the required assessments and prepare applications for permanent supportive housing.
• Supervise LPNs conducting medication administration, health monitoring and health promotion activities.
• Make referrals to and coordinate care with outside providers on medical, behavioral health and health home services.
• Prescribe and renew medications for the caseload.
• Participate in the Incident review Committee to provide guidance, evaluate trends and assist with appropriate programmatic response where needed.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Prescription Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior