Nurse Practitioner

Job Details

Level

Experienced

Job Location

79 North Clinton Ave - Rochester, NY

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

Masters Degree

Salary Range

$95,000.00 - $110,000.00 Salary/year

Travel Percentage

Negligible

Job Shift

Day

Job Category

Nursing

Description

Under general supervision, the Nurse Practitioner provides psychiatric and or medical assessment, evaluation, intervention, management and of patients, including medication management, under Physician supervision. Effectively supports ongoing and collaborative communication amongst all program staff, adhering to established agency communication protocols.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive physical and / or psychiatric evaluations which include medical history, psychiatric history, mental status exam and diagnosis development.

• Meets with clients during individual scheduled appointments for prescription of medications, medication education and management, supportive SUD treatment, psychotherapy, and crisis intervention.

• Prescribes medications, treatments, phlebotomy orders and external diagnostic referrals as required to maintain optimal health status of all Patients on case load.

• Collaborates with other Nurse Practitioners and the VP of Nursing to assist in providing / maintaining 24/7 coverage of On Call responsibilities (overnights, weekends, Holidays) for BHN Residential services.

• Provides clinical case conference diagnostic data for clinicians and nurses for reporting and interpretation of assessment, diagnosis, formulation, and implementation of individual treatment plans.

• Utilizes acquired information to clarify problem areas and treatment needs.

• Establishes and implements appropriate interventions while practicing within the area of licensed / certified specialty.

• Consults with the RN in making appropriate referrals and recommendations for services not offered within the facility based on findings of assessments when appropriate.

• Documents all direct medical and psychiatric service activity and prepares progress reports and assessment information as required by regulatory and funding bodies.

• Collaborates with CCFCS Physician during regular Case Conferences as required by NYS Dept of Education Licensing regulations.

• Participates in relevant Agency meetings, case conferences and/or trainings

• Actively pursues development of professional competencies related to job role performance through reading, supervision, in-service training and attendance at conferences and workshops.

• Awareness and active support of the Agency's Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan. Including, but not limited to, supporting the Agency's Core Competency initiatives of being Collaborative and Community Focused, Innovative and Entrepreneurial, Culturally Competent and Diverse

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive. Employees will follow other instructions and perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education: Master’s degree in Nursing and completion of an NYS Dept of Education accredited Nurse Practitioner program.

Credentials: NYS Department of Education issued Nurse Practitioner License in good standing. American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) credentialing. (This position will deal with Medicare and, one of the two certifications must be obtained upon hire into position.) NYS Department of Education issued Registered Professional Nurse (RN) license in good standing.

Experience: 2 years’ experience as a Nurse Practitioner practicing in a BHN (or related field) preferred.

Physical Demands/Work Environment: The physical demands/work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to type and/or perform light lifting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Compliance: Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing and documentation standards. All duties must be performed in accordance with CFC’s corporate compliance & ethics program.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to prioritize assignments, plan, and complete work projects with minimal direction,

• An ability to work efficiently and effectively and meet deadlines,

• An ability to work under pressure,

• Excellent verbal/written skills,

• Ability to maintain confidentiality,

• Ability to demonstrate behaviors and attitudes which support agency mission, philosophy, and policies.

• Willingness and ability to foster agency and program wide cooperation and teamwork through use of positive/constructive communication techniques,

• Possession of a valid NYS Driver’s license and use of a registered and reliable vehicle.