Job Description

STATEMENT OF THE JOB

Under an affiliation of a physician, the Nurse Practitioner provides services within the scope of his/her license/certification and according to the professional standards of his/her discipline. The Nurse Practitioner will meet CCNS’ requirements for qualitative and quantitative contacts with clients. Including medical evaluations, conducting groups related to wellness and self -management, provides psycho-education to improve participants understanding and management of specific disorders

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Determine clients’ diagnosis and psychiatric needs, prescribe the medication to be utilized during the course of treatment, and provide education.
• Review the appropriateness of the existing medication regimen through review of the medication record and consultation with the client and staff to prescribe and/or administer medication, including injectable; monitors the effects of the medication on the clients’ mental and physical health, including measuring weight, height and blood pressure.
• Document prescriptions, interventions, weight, height, and blood pressure upon every visit.
• Collaborative documentation on all required forms and documentation in the client record.
• Conduct Psychiatric evaluations, psychiatric updates, health monitoring, smoking cessation, and crisis intervention as needed and required by regulations.
• Track and maintain paperwork for special programs, such as City funded children’s immunization and flu shots.
• Works collaboratively with the Psychiatrist and treatment team. Functions as a vital part of an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Ensuring that target population has access to service according to contractual requirements and Agency Mission.
• Follow-up on referrals made on behalf of the participant and respond to all referrals in a timely and professional manner, recognizing the need for effective collaboration in order to insure the highest levels of service provision.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Represent agency and Clinic at inter-agency meetings and conferences.
• Conduct staff meetings and/or training as directed.
• Empower individuals to identify and achieve recovery goals in chosen life roles/environments.
• Develop and facilitate classes, groups and activities whose focus is medication education and management, wellness self-management, symptom monitoring, and smoking cessation.
• Report all incidents as outlined in Agency policies and procedures manual in a timely and professional manner.
• Report to Behavioral Health Services Administrative Staff and/or other Agency Administration any issues which may have a negative impact on the reputation of the Agency, client and/or staff welfare or any corporate compliance issues.
• Identify service gaps which impede Agency’s ability to deliver services and function in an efficient and professional manner.
• Provide coverage at multiple program locations.
• Collect urine specimens for toxicology’s.
• Respond to crisis/disaster situations and 24 hour emergency service (BLASK) seven days per week.

OTHER DUTIES:
• Participate in in-service trainings and attend relevant workshops/conferences at the request of or with the permission the Clinical Director.
• Participate in the development of new service initiatives, including research, analysis and preparation of written reports.
• Participate in all CCNS CQI and QA projects.
• Participate in all audit processes.
• Participate, as needed, in Agency response to serious incidents
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SPECIFICATIONS FOR EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
• Masters’ Degree in Nursing or equivalent
• New York State Nurse Practitioner License and Current Registration
• Current CPR (BLS), First Aid

SPECIFICATIONS FOR EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and communication skills.
• Computer literate with proficiency in word processing/data entry skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and team work skills.
• Possess the skills to appropriately assess/de-escalate/intervene in crisis
• Demonstrated ability to interact with multicultural staff

SPECIFICATIONS FOR PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Ability to work flexible hours, according to the needs of program operation.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, & climbing stairs.
• Should be able to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, & office equipment.
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, & office equipment.
• Ability to read printed & handwritten materials.
• Ability to travel to multiple locations within the five boroughs as needed.
• Able to lift 25 lbs.