Marketing Statement

Kings County Hospital Center has a rich legacy for its pioneering role in medicine. Today, with over 625 beds, our hospital remains on the cutting edge of technology and provides the most modern procedures with state-of-the-art equipment. Built in 1831 as a one room infirmary for publicly supported care of the sick, Kings County Hospital Center continues to be a leading healthcare facility whose mission is to provide care to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. The hospital provides a wide range of health services, and specialties are offered in all fields of modern medicine. More than 200 clinics provide a wide array of ambulatory care services.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will be a member of the interdisciplinary team, whose purpose is to evaluate, treat, and plan for the aftercare of patients in the CPEP and CFS.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES: CPEP

Summary Of Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patient assigned to the team, including appropriate and timely care and documentation.
• Complete comprehensive and brief psychiatric evaluations assessment, with a focus on comprehensive risk assessment for all patients and re-assessment of patients in a timely fashion consistent with policy.
• Conduct appropriate outreach and relevant documentation as per policy.
• Complete treatment plan documentation consistent with policy and appropriate to patient's risk level.
• Collaborate with the other members of multidisciplinary team (Psychiatry attending, nursing, social work, PhD, and activity therapy) to ensure quality and safe care of all patients.
• Ensure appropriate use of de-escalation, and participate and provide leadership in behavioral codes
• Participate in psychiatric codes, medical codes until the Code Team arrives
• Work with all team members to help patient move through appropriate level of care
• Appropriate risk stratification and re-assessment of risk level
• Participate in discharge planning and including referrals to alternate levels of care and outpatient clinics
• Collaborate and coordinate with primary care and other medical specialists
• Participates and conduct tier reviews as per policy
• Work closely with the collaborative physician
• Participate in utilization review and management.
• Maintain focus on key strategic priorities including patient experience, access to care, increased market share, and improving financial stability
• Provide evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and treatment recommendations for patients with a wide range of mental health and substance abuse challenges in the CFS
• Utilize knowledge of psychiatric medications and psychotherapeutic techniques in treatment planning for patients in CFS.
• Provide pharmacological and psychotherapeutic interventions in CPEP/CFS
• Provide appropriate primary therapy coverage, including case management and charting.
• Participate in enhancing the therapeutic milieu.
• Provide psychoeducational interventions for patients and families in CPEP/CFS
• Work within required collaborative agreement with a physician.
  
  

• A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse issued by the New York State Department of Education (NYSED); and
• Current certification to practice as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner issued by the NYSED; and
• Holds, or obtains through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).
  
  

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs