Job Description

Title: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner-Inpatient

Location: White Plains

Org Unit: Westchester

Work Days:

Weekly Hours: 35.00

Exemption Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $145,800.00 - $156,600.00

*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices

Responsible for the provision of assessment, diagnosis, medication management, and psychotherapeutic interventions in an inpatient psychiatric setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Makes assessments of mental health needs of clinical populations consistent with the delineation of privileges.
• Performs medical histories and physical examinations; diagnoses mental health/psychiatric conditions.
• Develops and executes treatment plans.
• Writes prescriptions and orders in accordance with regulatory requirements; triages and evaluates urgent patient issues.
• Provides psychotherapeutic interventions as needed.
• Collaborates with multi-disciplinary team comprised of psychiatrist(s), psychologist(s), LCSW(s), psychosocial rehabilitation therapists, and care manager(s) to ensure smooth communications and effective delivery of service to patients.
• Carries a patient case load and has responsibility for maintaining assigned productivity expectations.
• Provides continuity of care through patient and family education. Identifies, documents and evaluates patient/family teaching needs. Develops/distributes educational materials.
• Participates in departmental staff meetings and committees as required and appropriate.
• Records medical information within the patients' electronic medical record.
• Provides education, training and mentorship to trainees and students.

Education

• Master's Degree in Nursing

Experience

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Expertise in psychopharmacology, substance abuse, smoking cessation, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a strong academic background are highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service skills in person, via email and on the telephone.
• Patience and a high capacity for empathy and perseverance.

Licenses and Certifications

• NYS Registered Nurse Practitioner (NP) license and current NP registration with psychiatry specialty practice.
• NYS Registered Professional Nurse license and signed current RN registration.
• Applicable National Board Certification (such as ANCC, PNCB, etc).
• Current BLS (must be issued by American Heart Association)
• Infection Control Certificate.
• Current Narcotics DEA registration certificate

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Ability to work in surroundings with degree of dust, noise, odors, etc. without undue discomfort.

Ability to hear, talk, walk, stand, bend and stretch.

Ability to read, write and interpret documents.

Ability to sit for long periods of time at desk to perform job functions.

Ability to communicate effectively with clients and co-workers.

May be exposed to mechanical/electrical/radiant/explosive/burn and chemical hazards.

May be required to handle, dispose of and/or identify hazardous waste and hazardous materials.

May be required to operate and clean equipment.

Must be trained in and knowledgeable of all Hospital policies and procedures pertaining to hazardous waste and hazardous materials and maintain qualifications applicable to assigned work.

Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world-class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of “any person, any study.” No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We hire based on merit, and encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. Consistent with federal law, Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans as defined in the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRRA) and qualified individuals with disabilities under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.