Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Evergreen Health•Buffalo, NY
•$155,000 - $160,000•Onsite
About The Position
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing psychiatric medication services to patients, many of whom experience co-occurring mental health and substance use-related concerns. This position collaborates with and supports the multidisciplinary mental health team to ensure a patient-focused, harm reduction, and trauma-informed approach to care.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner training program
- Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
- Licensed to practice in New York State
- Current BLS/CPR certifications
- Experience utilizing EMR software (Medent preferred)
- Ability to travel between Evergreen locations is required
- Awareness of and sensitivity to the issues and health disparities faced by underserved populations is essential
Nice To Haves
- Two years of direct care practice experience as a PNP preferred
Responsibilities
- Screens patients for common psychiatric, substance use, and/or medical co-morbidities and evaluates co-existing conditions and the implications on the patient care/needs
- Ensures the timely completion of admission assessments, required psychiatric assessments, psychiatric, substance use, and medical histories and follow-ups, lab testing, as required by state and federal regulations, accreditation standards, and sound medical practice
- Prescribes and titrates the appropriate dosage of medications
- Writes medical orders based on the individual needs of the patient
- Works within an integrated treatment model coordinating treatment with both internal and external providers as indicated
- Serves as a role model for positive, warm, welcoming, productive, and cooperative relationships with staff and clients
- Adheres to Office of Mental Health (OMH) regulations and Evergreen Health policies and procedures, including regulatory timeframes on clinical documentation, using an electronic medical record system
- Collaborates with and supports team members to ensure a patient-focused approach to care
- Attends and participates in case conference, center meetings, and program initiatives
Benefits
- Multiple comprehensive medical health insurance plans
- Dental and Vision coverage at no cost to you
- Paid Time Off package that equals 4 weeks in your first year
- 403b with a generous company match
- Paid parking or monthly metro pass
- Professional development opportunities
- Paid lunch breaks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
