Nurse Practitioner (BH)- Adult Clinic - Nyc Health Hospitals : Job Details

Harlem Hospital Center has been a bedrock of the Harlem community since 1887. The hospital provides a wide range of medical, surgical, diagnostic, therapeutic and family support services to the residents of Central Harlem, West Harlem, Washington Heights and Inwood. Harlem is the largest hospital in the area, capable of treating the most seriously ill. Harlem provides over 90 specialized ambulatory care services, dentistry and oral surgery, behavioral health services, and community substance abuse treatment. 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. Duties & Responsibilities Under the general administration of the Division Chief, serves as a licensed, independent practitioner responsible for planning, coordinating, delivering and managing comprehensive psychiatric and mental health care services in an outpatient health care setting. Ensures patient and family-centered quality care to improve outcomes and patient experience, in accordance with applicable NYC Health + Hospitals policies and procedures, state and federal rules and regulations and nursing standards of care. SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Manages acute and chronic mental health problems and coordinates health care for psychiatric patient population. Identifies and diagnoses illnesses and physical conditions, and implements therapeutic and corrective measures. • Provides continuous comprehensive psychiatric and mental health nursing care, including preventive and supportive health care services to psychiatric patients and their families. • Consistent with established nursing practice, differentiates between normal and abnormal findings in the screening process to detect changes in the health status that require the Physician's intervention. • Evaluates and interprets patient data in order to plan and implement appropriate nursing intervention. • Consults with the Physician for evaluation of findings of the health screening in order to make prospective decisions about treatment. • Manages the care of selected patients within protocols mutually agreed upon by nursing and medical personnel. • Records and maintains a system of patient progress notes to plan program management and therapy appropriate to patient's needs. • Collaborates with other members of the interdisciplinary team in order to determine, evaluate and attain health goals. • Determines possible alternative settings for providing health care (e.g., home or institution) and initiates referrals. • Conducts and participates in community clinics for case-finding. • Provides to patients and families information relating to the application of mental health status treatment and progress. Counsels and guides patients and families in order to develop favorable attitudes toward health care and maintenance, and to encourage practices that promote health and well-being and reduce anxiety, stress and disability • Provides teaching, guidance and direction to nursing personnel in rendering healthcare and assists in directing and coordinating nursing activities. O Mission, Vision and Value Statement. O Meet all compliance standards related to Patient Safety and Infection Control. O Participate in performance improvement activities. • Exhibit flexibility within the NYC HHC as it pertains to work assignments and work place settings. Adhere to the Vision/Mission and Value statement of the organization in all endeavors and interactions. Minimum Qualifications

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).

Department Preferences Additional Preferences: Strongly prefer National Board Certification in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (NP) Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCCB). Departmental Preferences: Two clinical years' experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) preferred. Benefits In addition to base compensation, you may also receive the following based on the Collectively Bargained Agreement: A. An annual education differential if you currently possess an appropriate degree in nursing or an allied health discipline from an accredited college or university, as listed below: 1. Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Bachelors in allied health discipline = $900. 2. Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Masters in allied health discipline = $1,200. 3. Doctorate in Education, Nursing Practice or PhD in Nursing (DNP) = $2,500. B. An annual certification differential of $1878 if you currently hold an appropriate certification that is nationally recognized in the discipline or area of specialization for which you are employed. C. An annual nursing experience differential ranging from $1,097 up to $9, 100 for up to 10 years of experience if you have outside nursing experience as a Nurse Practitioner. D. For NP(BH) ONLY: An annual assignment differential of $10,000 up to $25,000 if assigned to a Behavioral Health Department and regularly working evenings and nights. NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 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