ICL

Psychiatric NP-TR542201

ICL • $110K — $130K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in nursing from an accredited nurse practitioner program.
  • Currently licensed in New York State as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
  • Current DEA certification; ANCC certification is a plus.
  • Two years' experience with co-occurring severe psychiatric conditions and substance use disorders.
  • Eligibility for full participation in Medicaid and Medicare programs.

Responsibilities

  • Perform diagnostic psychiatric evaluations and manage ongoing medication treatment for clients.
  • Conduct history and physical examinations and deliver preventive health measures within guidelines.
  • Monitor client progress and devise comprehensive care plans with the interdisciplinary team.
  • Submit healthcare plans and recommend changes during periodic reviews with supervising psychiatrist.
  • Prescribe or recommend medications and therapeutic interventions as needed.
  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests to assess clients' clinical issues and healthcare needs.
  • Provide crisis intervention using verbal and nonverbal techniques.

Benefits

  • Regular attendance at clinical meetings and supervision sessions.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Participation in agency committees and workshops for staff and clients.
  • Potential to mentor nursing students and nurse practitioner students.
  • Role may include teaching on specific health-related topics.
Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:

As a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team, provides advanced clinical psychiatric nursing care to referred clients. Performs psychiatric evaluations and performs psychiatric medication management for clients in ongoing treatment. Ensures accuracy of diagnosis and appropriate pharmacologic interventions and support appropriate multidisciplinary interventions. Provides clinical leadership within team to recommend program placement and coordinate interim treatment planning.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  1. Performs comprehensive, diagnostic psychiatric evaluations and provides ongoing medication management and treatment for clients.
  2. Performs history and physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines
  3. Observes client progress, records findings and formulates plan and prognosis based on client's condition. Discusses case with supervising psychiatrist, other treatment team members and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive care plan.
  4. Submits health care plan and goals of individual clients for periodic review and evaluation with the psychiatrist. May recommend changes to the plan of care.
  5. Prescribes or recommends medication or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, diet, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures. Prescribes or recommends continuation or discontinuation of medications and treatment.
  6. Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess clients' clinical problems and health care needs. Orders laboratory tests, x-rays, and other diagnostic procedures.
  7. May refer clients to psychiatrist for consultation or specialized health resources for treatment.
  8. Cultivates clinical staff quality of care through consultation with and education of interdisciplinary personnel, clients, and their significant others.
  9. Performs crisis intervention using verbal and nonverbal techniques.
  10. May have on-call responsibilities and periodic clinical coverage for colleagues.
  11. Immediately reports serious incidents, serious incident allegations, incidents, or sensitive situations to supervisors.
  12. Attends regularly scheduled clinical meetings and supervision
  13. Attends professional development activities and training.
  14. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.


ADDITIONAL TASKS:

  1. May conduct workshops for clients and staff on health-related issues to include health maintenance, medications, and medication administration.
  2. May precept nursing students and nurse practitioner students.
  3. May be assigned as a participant or facilitator of agency committee(s).
  4. May serve as the agency Bloodborne Pathogen Coordinator and teach the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard workshop, making recommendations concerning the agency' infection control posture.


ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Ability to effectively respond to and and manage behavioral health emergencies.
  • Ability to perform and interact as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide psychiatric care to clients.
  • Ability to secure the cooperation of and work effectively with others.
  • Ability to prepare accurate and timely reports.
  • Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing, including communication by electronic means.
  • Knowledge of psychiatric emergency treatments and interventions.
  • Knowledge of teaching and consulting techniques.
  • Knowledge of the Agency's policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of cultural, ethnic, and linguistic needs of clients relating to cultural competence


QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Master's degree in nursing from an accredited nurse practitioner program, and currently licensed in New York State as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). Current DEA certification. ANCC certification is an asset. Two years' experience with individuals suffering from co-occurring severe psychiatric conditions and substance use disorders. Must be eligible for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs. May be required to possess a valid NYS driving license and a clear driving record. Continued employment is based on the ability to maintain professional licensure and accreditation, and participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs.

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About ICL

ICL is a global specialty minerals and chemicals company that develops, manufactures and markets products for a broad range of industrial, food and agricultural, and specialty applications. The company operates in three segments: Industrial Products, Potash, and Phosphate Solutions. ICL's products are used in a wide range of industries and applications, including agriculture, food, pharmaceuticals, water treatment, and more. The company has operations in more than 30 countries and employs over 13,000 people worldwide.
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13,233 employees
Market Cap
$9.5 billion
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