Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

3 weeks ago


Lake Success, United States FlexStaff Full time
Job Description

FlexStaff is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for our client, a growing recovery facility for treating alcohol dependency and drug addiction.

Schedule: 40 hours/week: Monday through Friday (8 hr shifts) or Tuesday-Friday (10hr shifts)
Location: Canaan, CT

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is responsible for promoting and maintaining health and wellness by providing psychiatric services. The Psychiatric NP performs psychiatric assessment, orders and reviews appropriate lab work and makes referrals as appropriate. The Psychiatric NP assesses and monitors client's psychiatric condition and responses to medication throughout client's treatment in an Outpatient setting. The Psychiatric NP functions as part of the multi-disciplinary team as necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Comply with all federal, state and accreditation regulatory requirements.

• Ensure the provision or documentation of a psychiatric assessment is completed as needed.

• Prescribe medication as needed or indicated for clients.

• Order, interpret, and document tests as appropriate.

• Document all orders for services to be provided to the client, including frequency and type of treatment, therapies to be administered or coordinated and medications prescribed.

• Administer Naltrexone and Buprenorphine injections

• Ensure that all interventions are documented in the electronic health record.

• Refer clients to hospital for evaluation and treatment when higher level-of-care is indicated or suspected.

• Refer to external medical specialist for treatment or follow-up when needed.

• Consults with the Medical Director regarding medical or psychiatric findings and status of clients.

• Assist in crisis situations.

• Communicate with referents and/or other medical providers for the clients to help to assure comprehensive quality care and continuity of care for the client.

• Coordinate and implement special programs or projects as assigned by the Medical Director.

• Comply with all federal, state and accreditation regulatory requirements.

• Maintain client medical health records per Joint Commission, CARF, OASAS, and company policies and procedures.

• Assist the Assistant Medical Director in oversight of competency screening for staff who perform waived testing upon orientation and annually thereafter.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Nursing

• Current Psychiatric NP licensure in the state of Connecticut required

• Must possess a Federal 2000 Data Waiver

• Valid and appropriate liability coverage required

• Must be familiar with complications in treating substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, and mental illness

• Minimum one year experience/knowledge in substance abuse setting preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Must have basic computer skills including competence in software applications such as Microsoft Office suite, Adobe and use of internet applications.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as necessary.

• Awareness and sensitivity to addiction, socioeconomics and strong cultural competency.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Excellent organization and time management skills.

• Ability to perform Psychiatric Assessments

• Understanding and awareness of withdrawal symptoms

• Appropriate judgement and decision making

Benefits:
  • Comprehensive benefit package
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid holidays including a Multicultural Holiday
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Free meals while working
  • Monthly $75.00 wellness reimbursement


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