Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Educational Alliance, a 127 year old New York institution, is a vibrant, dynamic organization serving New Yorkers from all walks of life. We serve everyone regardless of the language they speak, where they come from, or their socioeconomic status. We believe that everyone should have a chance to live a better life and that arts and culture, education, health and wellness, and social services can help lay that foundation.

Benefits:

Generous PTO Policy

Competitive Salary

Medical & Dental Insurance

Pension Plan

403b Retirement Plans

Discount Perks for Movies, Broadway Shows, Amusement Parks.Etc

Free Gym Membership to our Manny Cantor Center Gym & 14TH ST Y Gym

Discounts to programs at Educational Alliance

JOB PURPOSE

Perform skilled nursing duties and medication administration oversight at residential addiction treatment facility. Effectively interact with clients, significant others, and other treatment team members while maintaining standards of professional nursing.

SCOPE OF INFLUENCE

Oversight of all medical procedures and medications in residential addiction treatment facility

Supervision of LPN staff

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Assess medical status of new and existing clients, refer for outside medical care when appropriate

Perform on-going assessments

Implement physician orders in a timely manner and maintain high standards of client care

Initiate and implement client care plans, interact with medical health care providers, oversee medical appointments, referral and follow-up appointments

Administer medications as prescribed and monitor for adverse effects

Prescribe medication when necessary

Dispose of all discontinued medication in compliance with regulations

Participate in the orientation of clients to the program and facility

Maintain the standards of accurate and complete recording and reporting of client’s files

Supervise LPN staff

Provide crisis intervention as needed

Involvement in facility performance assessment and improvement planning

Other

Attend regularly scheduled staff and program meetings; attend professional and community meetings to effectively secure available services for clients

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Required Knowledge

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) with valid license

Experience working with substance abuse and dual diagnosis populations

Excellent computer skills, willingness and ability to learn new software required

Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information

Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Team-player, able to multi-task and handle challenging situations

Role Key Competencies

Leader

Team Player

Flexible

Detail-Oriented

Empathetic

EEO Info

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Educational Alliance takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.