Employment
POSITION: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Saturday
LOCATION: Brooklyn and Queens (2 positions)
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides specialized knowledge and skills for psychiatric and mental health evaluation, assessment and management of resident/clients. The position reports to the Medical Director. This position will work Saturdays from 9AM to 2PM.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Practice in collaboration with psychiatric and physicians in providing mental health services including medication management for resident/clients
- Assess the multidimensional needs of resident/clients and develops and implements care plans
- Provide psycho therapy for resident/clients
- Provide pre-admission psychiatric evaluations for prospective resident/clients
- Function as a resident/client advocate, by participating in clinical meetings, resident/client care conferences and informal discussion with health care staff
- Provide specialized education of nursing staff relative to psychiatric mental health needs of resident/clients
- Participate in ongoing evaluation of educational needs of nursing staff
- Participate in developing effective standards of nursing practice related to the psychiatric-mental health needs of residents/clients
- Provide resident/client education relative to psychiatric mental health issues
- Attend and participate in continuing educational programs, seminars, etc., designated to maintain professional competence
- Perform all related duties, as assigned, or unrelated duties, as requested, during emergencies
- Provide residents/clients with Therapeutic Touch and guidance in learning techniques for the promotion of relaxation
- Demonstrate an understanding of the management and care of the adult substance abuse population
- Demonstrate a willingness to initiate and participate in ongoing research projects
The above is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of the job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all the job functions.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. Master’s Degree in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing. Licensed to practice as a NYS Nurse Practitioner with Certification as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. At least 2 years experience in the psychiatric mental heatlh care of persons with HIV/AIDS. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
To apply, send your cover letter and resume. Include the position title and your salary requirements. No calls please.
PSI
1401 University Avenue
Bronx, NY 10452
Attn: Human Resources
Fax: 718.588.5709
jobs@projectsamaritan.org