Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Garnet Health • Mechanicstown, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides patient evaluation and treatment in inpatient and ambulatory settings, including consultation services. The role works under a collaborative agreement with a psychiatrist and reports to the Medical Director of the Department of Psychiatry. The Nurse Practitioner provides leadership within multidisciplinary treatment teams, oversees clinical care for assigned patients, ensures appropriate documentation, performs history and physical examinations as required, and provides on-call and weekend coverage as needed and when scheduled.

The position is based at Garnet Health Doctors and is onsite. The stated annual compensation range is $133,875–$153,096; actual compensation may depend on factors including location, specialty, relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, and internal equity. The range excludes bonuses, incentive pay, differential pay, and other compensation or benefits.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nursing.
• Post-master’s certificate as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.
• At least 1 year of post-master’s experience in a psychiatric setting, with emphasis on care of patients with serious and persistent mental illness.
• BLS certification.
• New York State Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner licenses in Psychiatry.
• Certification for prescriptive privileges (DEA).
• ANCC Board Certification in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing within 120 days of hire.
• Current Opioid Prescriber Training Certificate.
• Current Infectious Certificate.
• Attend the hospital crisis training program within 3 months of hire and annually thereafter.
• Mobility and physical ability to perform a full anatomical range of motion, with visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment.
• Ability to withstand long periods of sitting, standing, and/or constant walking and lift 10 lbs.
• Ability to foster collaborative relationships, work well under pressure, organize and synthesize new information, prioritize tasks, and demonstrate critical thinking, analytical skills, flexibility, multitasking, attention to detail, and sensitivity to customer needs and expectations.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient evaluation and treatment in inpatient and ambulatory settings, including consultation services.
• Assume a leadership role with multidisciplinary treatment team members.
• Oversee clinical care of patients assigned to the team.
• Ensure appropriate documentation of care.
• Provide on-call and weekend coverage as needed and when scheduled.
• Perform history and physical examinations as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time