Job Information
Northern Rivers Family Services Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Education in Albany, New York
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Education
Job Details
Job Location
Albany-Academy Main-PCFC - Albany, NY
Position Type
Per Diem
Salary Range
$80.00 - $88.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage
None
Description
Position Summary
This position is responsible for examining patients having mental disorders and providing therapeutic care suited for the patients. The main role of mental health nurse practitioners is diagnosing the mental disorder of the patient; however, they are also given license to recommend medicines and provide patient care in a school setting / Day Treatment program.
Essential Duties and Responsibilitiesinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned. Employees are expected to be awake and alert while working.
Provides comprehensive mental health care services with responsibility for examination, diagnosis, and treatment of patients within scope of licensing and qualifications; develops health care plans according to established standards of care in a Day Treatment Program.
Provides treatment and advice to recipients and families as may be indicated: prescribes medications; secures case history and related pertinent information; examines patients; utilizes laboratory and other diagnostic tests, interpreting findings for diagnosis; diagnoses ailment(s) and provides necessary treatment and follow up treatment as may be indicated and within scope of qualifications of license; consults with other health professionals and community providers as needed.
Maintains clinical records on all patients seen in a manner consistent with confidentiality of health care records guidelines and department regulations protocol.
Conducts face to face assessments with client and collaterals as needed.
Provides instruction, guidance or in service training to mental health, medical, and therapist staff as appropriate.
Provide Med reviews and evaluations.
Other duties may be assigned.
Education and/or Experience
Certified and registered as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner by the New York State Education Department (NYSED).
Certification/Licensure
Nurse Practitioner in compliance with all applicable statutes, laws, rules and regulations, including but not limited to Article 139 of the New York State Education Law and State Education Law Regulations contained in 8 NYCRR Part 64. Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must be able to work independently
Condition of employment: must obtain a DEA number in order to prescribe or dispense controlled substances.
Qualifications
If you want a rewarding career where you make a positive impact on children and their families, we want to talk to you! At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives while also strengthening our community.
We are a family of human service agencies united in our passion to helping children, families, and adults reach their potential. Northern Rivers coordinates the quality of care, depth of programs, and combined size and passion for the mission to provide care for more than 18,000 people each year in 41 counties throughout New York State. If you’ve got the talent, drive and desire to make a real difference in your community, you need to be a part of Northern Rivers Family of Services!