Nurse Practitioner - Psych - Mitchell Martin;Mitchell Martin : Job Details

If you want to join an organization that believes in fostering a work environment that values collaboration, innovation and making an meaningful differing tin the lives of others, than this could be the perfect opportunity for you! A reputable organization For over 50 years, offering substance Use treatment has an immediate need for a Psych Nurse Practitioner at one of their residential locations in Suffolk County Type: HC Perm Schedule: 4x10 or 5x8 M-F Location: Lake Ronkonkoma, NY SUMMARY Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner reports to the Medical Director and/or Physician on duty. All assigned duties must be within the scope of practice of the supervising physician and appropriate as per the education, training, and experience of the psychiatric nurse practitioner. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. Evaluate patients who have history of mental health disorder or exhibiting symptoms of mental health disorder Provide psychiatric assessment and medication management of co-occurring psychiatric conditions that can be managed within the residential setting Conclude a medical assessment within 7 days of admission and a full physical and history, when necessary, within 21/45 days of admission Conduct a medical assessment of physical and mental health conditions and medical treatment to stabilize and then enable the patient to manage chronic health and mental health conditions including treatment of physical health conditions that are routine Meet the medical assessment and treatment needs of each patient Provides safety assessment for withdrawal symptoms or other potentially life threatening behavior or conditions within 24 hours of admissions Notifies on call physician of immediate crisis Conclude a medical assessment within 7 days of admission and a full physical and history, when necessary, within 21/45 days of admission Documenting in the Medical Record past medical history, physical findings, diagnoses, treatment plan, written orders, and prescriptions if indicated Ensure that all necessary follow up, either with outside clinics, physician, or NP is both ordered and obtained. Responsible to evaluate for follow up or sick call, any patient who has been triaged by a facility nurse Will provide care and supervise the transfer of patients to the emergency room as warranted Please email: [email protected] Salary/Rate: 150,000 - 170,000 depending on experience #LI-JZ1