PMHNP needed - Suffern, NY, United States - Westchester Medical Center Health Network

Description

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing direct clinical services to patients on the inpatient chemical dependency unit and provide consultation related to chemical dependency.

Participates in treatment planning activities.
~Provides direct patient care by completing History & Physical, psychiatric assessments, and ongoing daily assessments as needed.
~Ensures that patients meet established admission criteria and ensures a timely admission procedure as per regulatory requirements.
~ Works closely with the inpatient Nurse Manager, Medical Director, nursing, and counseling staff to address clinical needs and length of stay issues.
~ Works collaboratively with the emergency department physicians, hospitalists, and psychiatrists.
~Participates in inpatient unit performance improvement initiatives.
~Educates patients and staff on Medication Assisted Treatment and Harm Reduction Models.
~ Collaborates with community providers as appropriate for patient care.
~Completes daily documentation timely and within requirements for appropriate billing codes.
~ Experience:
Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience in a psychiatric or chemical addiction setting, preferred.

Master's Degree in Nursing with specialty in psychiatry and medicine.

Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing an electronic medical record
~ Ability to work collaboratively with all members of the health care team, patients, and families
~Knowledge of regulatory and accrediting agency standards and requirements
~ Knowledge of sound nursing practices
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