Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - FlexStaff- Calverton, NY

Northwell Health • Lake Success, VA

39d • Onsite

About The Position

FlexStaff is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with clinical experience treating substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders. The role involves performing a variety of functions and technical procedures necessary for patient admission, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and outcome evaluation. The PMHNP will also participate in performance improvement, research, and educational activities.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in a Nurse Practitioner Program and National Board Certification in specialty area required.
• Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in New York State, and current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State, required.
• Has a collaborative practice agreement with designated protocols filed with NYS Department of Education OR collaborative relationship attestation as per the Nurse Practitioner Modernization Act 2015.
• Current BLS certification, required.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical experience treating substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders.
• Weekly availability Monday- Friday (1-3 days per week) and/or Weekend availability.

Responsibilities

• Takes initial patient histories and performs physical examinations.
• Initiates, documents, and communicates the plan of care and follows up to ensure complete screening and preparation of patients.
• Performs daily patient rounds.
• Writes orders for medications, laboratory work, and diagnostic tests.
• Interprets laboratory and test results.
• Confers with attending physicians, residents, nursing staff, and/or other care providers to ensure optimum quality of patient care.
• Upon discharge, notes discharge summaries, prescriptions, and any referrals on patient charts.
• Informs patients of the necessary post-discharge care instructions.
• Performs related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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