Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Full-time - Mid Level

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Essen Health Care is responsible for providing comprehensive psychiatric health services, including patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning. This role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care to vulnerable populations in New York City, particularly in the Bronx. The position offers hybrid work opportunities, allowing for both remote and in-person patient interactions.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment plans in accordance with statutes, regulations, and protocols regulating the profession.
• Collaborates with the staff psychiatrist, nursing staff, technical personnel, and counselors within the organization.
• Provides psychiatric health services, education, counseling, and emotional support.
• Refers patients for inpatient care in collaboration with the staff psychiatrist as necessary.
• Issues medication prescriptions in accordance with treatment guidelines.
• Orders laboratory tests, interprets, and explains the test results to patients.
• Provides patient education regarding medications, risks, benefits, and reasonable outcome expectations.
• Communicates with patients and engages in follow-up as necessary.
• May also provide primary medical care services as indicated, in accordance with statutes, regulations, and protocols regulating the profession.
• Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• Masters of Science in Nursing with a Psychiatric/Mental Health emphasis from an accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years of experience related to the above-described duties.
• Must be licensed as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner within the state of NY.