ACT NURSE PRACTITIONER - $1,000 Sign-On Bonus!
Company: Family Service League Inc.
Location: Riverhead
Posted on: September 21, 2024
Job Description:
Established in 1926, Family Service League is a social services
agency who provides comprehensive services to individuals,
children, and families to improve the quality of their lives at
home, in the workplace, and in the community. With more than 60
social service and mental health programs in over 20 locations,
Family Service League is committed to serving Long Island's most
vulnerable citizens.
SCHEDULE Monday - Friday, 9:00AM - 5:00PM, 14 hours per week.
SUMMARYFamily Service League is seeking a part-time Psychiatric
Nurse Practitioner for the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
program, which provides behavioral health services to adults who
have been diagnosed with a severe and persistent mental illness.
The ACT program is comprised of a multi-disciplined team including
skilled staff in psychiatry, nursing, and social work. The
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will be given an agency vehicle to
use for ongoing home visits with the clients. Travel is required.
**$1,000 Sign-On Bonus!** RESPONSIBILITIES
- The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will prescribe and revise
medical regimens.
- Interpret findings and plans of care according to collaborative
practice agreements and protocols in designated areas.
- Administer and monitor medications, including injectable
medication.
- The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will provide medical
assessments and vitals for consumers in the community.
- Conduct health assessments of adults with potential, acute,
and/or chronic health problems.
- Initiate referrals to specialty services and foster continuity
of care.
- The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will initiate selected
therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, consultation, and laboratory
examinations.
- Provide patients and their family members with education and
counseling in the areas of health promotion, maintenance, and
disease prevention.
- Participate in team meetings and conferences to enhance an
interdisciplinary approach to primary health care delivery.
- The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will serve as liaison
between the patient and the community, and act as a health care
advocate.
- Identify quality improvement issues and document standards of
care and practice.
- Maintain a current level of knowledge relative to professional
practice.
- Act as a resource to staff and implement educational
programs.
- Participate in the evaluation of the cost effectiveness of
services provided.
- All other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONSMaster's Degree
from a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Program required.Current
license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse and a
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in New York State required. National
Board Psychiatric Certification.Candidate must possess a
collaborative practice agreement with a physician and designated
protocols, both filed with the New York State Department of
Education. At least 1 year of clinical experience in a behavioral
health setting required. Proficient computer skills, including
Microsoft Office required; experience with an EMR is preferred.
Excellent time management, interpersonal, and verbal and written
communication skills required.Valid and clean New York State
Driver's License required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS This position
requires sitting for long periods of time and travelling to conduct
home visits. "Family Service League is committed to the belief that
all individuals deserve uncompromising respect. Through our
recruitment efforts, we continually strive to attain and maintain a
diverse and inclusive workforce that meets the needs of our clients
and reflects the communities we serve. Family Service League
strongly encourages candidates from all backgrounds and experiences
to apply for any positions for which they feel potentially
qualified."
Compensation details: 80-80 Hourly Wage
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