Job Description:
Nurse Practitioner Psychiatry, DVHUnited Health Services is seeking a Nurse Practitioner Psychiatry to join our Walton Mental Health 02 department at DVH in Walton, NY. This position is benefits eligible.Shift: DayHours Per Week: 24Salary Range: Depends on ExperienceNurse Practitioner Psychiatry / OverviewProvides Psychiatric care to patients, collaborating with and under the direction of physicians in the clinic, following established standards and practices. Helps with all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments and consultations. Educates patients about preventative care and prescribed treatments. Conducts physicals, orders test and serves as a patient’s primary healthcare provider.Education/ExperienceKey Responsibilities and ExpectationsMinimum Required:Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree.Possession of an NPI (National Provider Identification) number, as evidenced by the receipt of a copy of the notification assigning the number.Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program.Three (3) years of professional nursing experience in a clinical setting.Preferred:Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).License/CertificationMinimum Required:Current NYS Registered Professional Nurse License.American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)certification.Current NYS Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) license and certification with New York State Education Department.Documentation of current CPR certification required within one (1) week of hire, with maintenance of current CPR certification during employment.Certified Prescriptive Privilege in NYS.Preferred:Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification.Possession of Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs (BNDD)Number.Work EnvironmentAll work is performed in offices and patient examination rooms that require working in close quarters with other employees and patients. The offices are air conditioned/heated. Travel to other UHS Physician Practice locations may be necessary. PPE is used as required by Infection Control policies.Age of Patients ServedAll Age GroupsHIPAA Roles-Based Access to Patient InformationAll – Access to patient information, including restricted information – Level 4.Nursing (RN)