Nurse Practitioner; 4162-617-A

STATEMENT OF THE JOB

Under an affiliation of a physician, the Nurse Practitioner provides services within the scope of his/her license/certification and according to the professional standards of his/her discipline. The Nurse Practitioner will meet CCNS’ requirements for qualitative and quantitative contacts with clients.  Including medical evaluations, conducting groups related to wellness and self -management, provides psycho-education to improve participants understanding and management of specific disorders

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Determine clients’ diagnosis and psychiatric needs, prescribe the medication to be utilized during the course of treatment, and provide education.

• Review the appropriateness of the existing medication regimen through review of the medication record and consultation with the client and staff to prescribe and/or administer medication, including injectable; monitors the effects of the medication on the clients’ mental and physical health, including measuring weight, height and blood pressure. 

• Document prescriptions, interventions, weight, height, and blood pressure upon every visit.

• Collaborative documentation on all required forms and documentation in the client record.

• Conduct Psychiatric evaluations, psychiatric updates, health monitoring, smoking cessation, and crisis intervention as needed and required by regulations.

• Track and maintain paperwork for special programs, such as City funded children’s immunization and flu shots.

• Works collaboratively with the Psychiatrist and treatment team. Functions as a vital part of an interdisciplinary team environment.

• Ensuring that target population has access to service according to contractual requirements and Agency Mission.

• Follow-up on referrals made on behalf of the participant and respond to all referrals in a timely and professional manner, recognizing the need for effective collaboration in order to insure the highest levels of service provision.

• Maintain confidentiality at all times.

• Represent agency and Clinic at inter-agency meetings and conferences.

• Conduct staff meetings and/or training as directed.

• Empower individuals to identify and achieve recovery goals in chosen life roles/environments.

• Develop and facilitate classes, groups and activities whose focus is medication education and management, wellness self-management, symptom monitoring, and smoking cessation.

• Report all incidents as outlined in Agency policies and procedures manual in a timely and professional manner.

• Report to Behavioral Health Services Administrative Staff and/or other Agency Administration any issues which may have a negative impact on the reputation of the Agency, client and/or staff welfare or any corporate compliance issues. 

• Identify service gaps which impede Agency’s ability to deliver services and function in an efficient and professional manner. 

• Provide coverage at multiple program locations.

• Collect urine specimens for toxicology’s.

• Respond to crisis/disaster situations and 24 hour emergency service (BLASK) seven days per week.
   

  OTHER DUTIES:

• Participate in in-service trainings and attend relevant workshops/conferences at the request of or with the permission the Clinical Director.

• Participate in the development of new service initiatives, including research, analysis and preparation of written reports.

• Participate in all CCNS CQI and QA projects.

• Participate in all audit processes.

• Participate, as needed, in Agency response to serious incidents

• Performs other duties as assigned.

   

  SPECIFICATIONS FOR EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

• Masters’ Degree in Nursing or equivalent

• New York State Nurse Practitioner License and Current Registration

• Current CPR (BLS), First Aid

   

  SPECIFICATIONS FOR EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

• Excellent oral and communication skills.

• Computer literate with proficiency in word processing/data entry skills.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.  

• Excellent interpersonal and team work skills.

• Possess the skills to appropriately assess/de-escalate/intervene in crisis

• Demonstrated ability to interact with multicultural staff

   

  SPECIFICATIONS FOR PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work flexible hours, according to the needs of program operation.

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, & climbing stairs.

• Should be able to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, & office equipment.

• Ability to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, & office equipment.

• Ability to read printed & handwritten materials.

• Ability to travel to multiple locations within the five boroughs as needed.

• Able to lift 25 lbs.