Senior Psychiatric NP | Crisis Care & Leadership

NPACE; New York (NY); In loco; USD 105.000 - 125.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

NPACE in New York seeks a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide medical and psychiatric care within our transitional Housing Program(s). You will perform initial health assessments, deliver psychiatric care including medications and psychotherapy, and respond to crises.

You will collaborate with psychiatrists, social services, and the medical team to coordinate comprehensive care, supervise an LPN, and organize client education workshops.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in nursing required with at least one (1) year of experience in a related field and a minimum of two years supervisory experience preferred.
• NYS Registered Nurse.
• Experience with the mentally ill, homeless or related field desirable.
• Excellent analytical, evaluative, and human service management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication, and organizational skills.
• Must have incredible initiative, the ability to work well under pressure, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team to complete complex projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be adept and comfortable with crisis management.
• Advanced level of computer proficiency with Word, Excel, and the ability to learn new technologies and databases.

Mansioni

• Provide triage and initial health and mental health assessment(s) of clients presenting with medical and psychiatric problems.
• Provide psychiatric care as needed, including psychopharmacology and psychotherapy.
• Provide crisis intervention and assessment as needed.
• Prescribe medications, review side effects and monitor client’s response to prescribed medications.
• Consult psychiatrist in determining treatment plans as needed.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate follow-up with emergency services and follow-up care.
• Advocate and liaise with medical providers in obtaining medical and psychiatric care in the community.
• Provide clinical supervision to the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Use motivational interviewing, recovery and trauma-informed approach when delivering services to clients.
• Collaborate with the social services team in assessing clients’ needs, developing a service plan and coordinating care for the client(s).
• Participate in team meetings, case conferences, staff meetings, etc.
• Organize workshops for clients and staff on health topics as needed.
• Support staff in delivering trauma informed services.
• Document delivery of services, clients progress, etc. in electronic case record in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Analytical skills

Written and oral communication

Computer proficiency

Crisis management

Team collaboration

Formazione

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

NYS Registered Nurse

Supervisory experience

Descrizione del lavoro

NPACE in New York seeks a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide medical and psychiatric care within our transitional Housing Program(s). You will perform initial health assessments, deliver psychiatric care including medications and psychotherapy, and respond to crises.

You will collaborate with psychiatrists, social services, and the medical team to coordinate comprehensive care, supervise an LPN, and organize client education workshops.