Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - NYC Health + Hospitals : Job Details

About NYC Health + Hospitals

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City s premier acute care hospitals. Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence, and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state-of-the art medical technology and best practices. Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent and patient-centered. Comprehensive services are offered in three major primary care areas: Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women s Health in addition to more than eighty (80) specialty services. At Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number one priority.

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.

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Job Description

Purpose of Position:

Under general supervision and in accordance with New York State requirements for written practice protocols and written agreements or for collaborative relationships with qualified physician(s) or licensed health care facility (see Note section), serves as a licensed, independent practitioner responsible for planning, coordinating, delivering and managing comprehensive health care services in a 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.

General Summary:

In collaboration with an assigned attending psychiatrist performs diagnostic and therapeutic tasks and renders psychiatric services to provide comprehensive patient care within their scope of practice.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for adult patients to include the mental status exam and formulated diagnosis

2. Order appropriate laboratory studies

3. Prescribes medications as allowed by New York law

4. Formulates a plan of care within the context of nurse practitioner guidelines or after consultation with the collaborative or attending psychiatrist

5. Provides other psychiatric services to include individual and family therapy as appropriate

6. Records and documents data necessary to maintain and coordinate psychiatric care

7. Communicate the patient's plan of care with appropriate disciplines

8. Practices in accordance with the standards of professional behavior and patient-centered care set by Lincoln Hospital.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse; and 2. Current certificate as a Nurse Practitioner issued by the New York State Department of Education (NYSED); and

3. A current certification issued by the State Education Department to prescribe medication.

For Assignment to Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care/Behavioral Health)

1. In addition to meeting the qualification requirements of Nurse Practitioner, must be assigned to a Primary Care or Psychiatric/Behavioral Health setting.

Special Note: Consistent with the Nurse Practitioners Modernization Act, experienced Nurse Practitioners with at least 3,600 qualifying work hours may choose to practice under collaborative relationships with one or more qualified physicians or a New York State Health Department licensed health care facility instead of under a written practice protocol agreement. Eligibility will be internally reviewed and audited in alignment with NYC H+H policy, as indicated by the System s Chief Nursing Officer and/or Chief Medical Officer.

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 discount programs

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF): The federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) to all qualifying public service employees. Please visit the PSLF website for eligibility information: