Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Psych NP)

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Premier HealthCare (PHC), a member of the YAI Network, is recognized by the US Surgeon General as a national model for the provision of health care, and by the National Council on Disabilities for raising the national standards of health care services for children and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. PHC has also earned national certification as a Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home by the National Committee on Quality Assurance (NCQA). PHC is unique in its quality of medical, dental, mental health, rehabilitation and specialty care provided to individuals with disabilities and their families.

Job Overview

The psychiatric nurse practitioner performs psychiatric evaluations and provides ongoing medication management.

Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Determine a diagnosis, develop a treatment plan and measure progress against the plan, making adjustments as needed
• Monitor patients to determine efficacy and potential side effects of medications
• Order and interpret laboratory tests
• Consult with patients' primary care physicians to coordinate care
• Partner with other members of the care team (e.g., nurse, medical assistant, social worker)
• Complete all EHR documentation and administrative tasks in an accurate and timely manner

Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.)

• Master's degree in nursing, or Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, with a psychiatric nurse practitioner specialization
• Current national board certification
• Valid DEA registration and current New York licensure as an advanced practice nurse
• BLS certification
• Active Medicare and NYS Medicaid registration
• Minimum of 3,600 hours of clinical experience as a psychiatric nurse practitioner

Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired requirements beyond MQRs above)

• 3+ years of experience as a psychiatric nurse practitioner
• Active Medicare and NYS Medicaid registration
• Familiarity with the NextGen EHR
• Experience with the I/DD patient population

Schedule

Monday - Friday from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Compensation

• $170,000 - $195,000 per year

If you share our vision and want to help support people to live the fullest lives possible, YAI will be the right place for you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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