Location: New York,NY, USA
NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi is a 457-bed teaching hospital affiliated with the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. The facility has earned numerous Center of Excellence designations, accreditation, and recognition for its renowned Level 1 Trauma Center, Burn Center, Surgical Intensive Care Unit, regional Stroke Center, Snakebite Treatment Center, Breast Health Center, Bariatric Surgery Center, and Cancer Service. The facility also offers the region's only multi-person hyperbaric chamber, allowing up to nine patients to dive together at one time. Jacobi's Ambulatory Care Pavilion is a stunning complement to its inpatient acute care, allowing staff to provide patients with high-quality service in a modern, state-of-the-art environment.At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.Check us out online: www.nychealthandhospitals.orgcareers.nychhc.orgDocs4nyc.orgJob DescriptionProvide psychiatric care including admission evaluation and follow-ups on Inpatient Units under general supervision of the collaborating physicianPerform comprehensive psychiatric history and psychosocial assessmentPerform basic psychiatric interviews to obtain historical information from patient, family and appropriate sourcesPerform and record physical and mental status examinationPerform, order and interpret appropriate screening and diagnostic laboratory tests and consultationsDifferentiate between normal and abnormal findings in the screening and assessment process to detect changes in the health and psychiatric status that requires physical interventionPrescribe and order medications, therapeutics and therapeutic devices in accordance with NYS and Federal laws concerning Nurse Practitioners (subject to section 6902 (3)(b) of the NYS education Law)Formulate a diagnosis based on history, mental status and other appropriate assessment and diagnostic study resultsConduct individual counseling and therapy, as well as, group and family therapy based on the goals and objectives of the comprehensive treatment plan and supervisionOrder laboratory studies relating to the monitoring of psychotropic and neuroleptic drugsFormulate a psychiatric plan of care within the context of Nurse Practitioner guidelines or after consultation with the collaborative physicianManage the care of selected patients within protocols mutually agreed upon by nursing and medical personnelParticipate in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other medical emergenciesBuprenorphine Treatment-completion of special training and special DEA number requiredParticipate in team meetings with treatment staff on daily basis and other duties as assigned by Unit Chief, Director of Psychiatry or their respective designeeMinimum Qualifications1. A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse issued by the New York State Department of Education (NYSED); and2. Current certificate as a Nurse Practitioner issued by the NYSED; and3. Holds, or obtains through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).Department PreferencesMaster's Degree in Psychiatric/Mental Health NursingLicensed to practice as a NYS Nurse Practitioner with Certification as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner RequiredCertification as a psychiatric Mental Health Nurse PractitionerA minimum of one-year experience as a Psychiatric Nurse PractitionerFamiliarity with high-risk patients and cultural sensitivity in community settings.Demonstrate advanced knowledge of psychopathology in assessing patients in need of mental health treatment, including mental status examination and diagnosisDemonstrate advanced knowledge of psychopharmacology as it pertains to the patient's population being treated and writing prescriptionsDepartment PreferencesStrongly prefer National Board Certification in Psychiatric - Mental HealthIf you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the Apply Now buttonNYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per weekRetirement Savings and Pension PlansLoan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employeesPaid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contractsCollege tuition discounts and professional development opportunitiesMultiple employee discounts programs