Housing -Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP)

Company: The Execu - Search Group
Location: Bronx
Posted on: June 22, 2022

Job Description:

A nonprofit organization -in New York City is currently seeking a new, licensed -Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) to join their Supportive Housing team in the Bronx. -In this role, the -Housing -Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) will be responsible for -supporting participants and staff across programs within the Housing Division. Responsibilities: The Housing -Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) -will:

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, nursing assessments and pharmacological evaluations
• Prescribe medications and monitor response to prescribed medications, readjusting plan as necessary
• Monitor treatment and provide follow up visits, treatment for co-occurring substance use disorders and respond to crisis situations
• Administer injectable medications
• Educate participants and members of participant's network as desired about side effects of medication
• Provide coordinated and integrated care, communicating and collaborating with primary and specialty health care providers, family, significant others and community treatment providers
• Assist with development, implementation and supervision of medication administration policies and procedures
• Assist with developing, implementation and revision of psychiatric and medical treatment policies procedures
• Document services, including progress notes, significant events, referrals, changes in medication and evaluations within expected timeframes in AWARDS, consistent with agency and regulatory or licensing entities
• Participate in quality assurance and improvement activities, training, and supervision with housing leadership.
• Work collaboratively across programs, communicating and coordinating service interventions with housing, clinical and other agency staff
• Perform other duties, as needed Qualifications:
  • 3+ years working with people with Serious Mental Health conditions, Cooccurring Substance Use Disorders, and Homelessness
  • 2+ years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner
  • Master's Degree in advanced nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program
  • Current license in NYS as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
  • NYS license as a Registered Nurse
  • Experience with Crisis Intervention
  • Solid assessment, clinical, and documentation skills
  • Great interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Highly organized Desired Skills:
    • Bilingual (English and Spanish)
    • Experience with Prescriptions

Keywords: The Execu - Search Group, New Rochelle , Housing -Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP), Other , Bronx, New York