Location: Watertown,NY, USA
Pay Range starting at $43.63/hourThe Nurse Practitioner establishes a collaborative practice with the Psychiatrist to provide outpatient psychiatric evaluations, medical history for all child, adolescent and/or adult patients, and diagnosis using the DSMIV-TR or most current DSM, and medication management. Child, adolescent and/or adult psychiatric inpatient or outpatient experience preferred. Qualified candidates must have privileges at Samaritan Medical Center and be responsible to act in accordance with the Medical Staff Bylaws of Samaritan Medical Center and Samaritan Keep Home. Every practitioner at the time of appointment and continuously thereafter, must demonstrate clinical competence to the satisfaction of the medical staff and the board of the hospital or the nursing home if applicable in which privileges are sought. Qualified candidates must be able to organize personal work, maintain patient flow, give sound guidance and direction to others involved in care of patients, work independently and autonomously and make good decisions. The NP must possess critical listening skills with the ability to communicate clearly. Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential. A commitment to update skills constantly and be proficient in the use of resources required. The ability to work with a diverse population and team member is required. Basic computer skills required. Strong interpersonal relationship skills, time management, and critical thinking skill required. Familiarity with computerized medical record preferred but not required. BLS certification required. MSN Required. NYS license as nurse practitioner in psychiatry, pending approval from the office of mental health. Prescriptive authority required. Malpractice Insurance required. Samaritan is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled and Veterans are encouraged to apply.