What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner, Pysch position at Arms Acres Inc?
Description:
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Arms Acres in Carmel, NY is looking for a Nurse Practitioner to join our team. You will provide supportive medical care and other behavioral health related services to patients at our facility.
* Hours and days vary- with one day being on Thursday from 8am to 4:30pm *
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Examine patient, perform comprehensive physical examination, and compile patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination
- Perform therapeutic procedures such as injections
- Develop and implement patient management plans, record progress notes, and assist in provision of continuity of care
- Instruct and counsel patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, health maintenance, and addiction treatment
- Prepare and educate patients for discharge medications and instructions
- Prepare discharge summaries, prescriptions
- Participate in Performance Improvement Initiatives
- Additional duties as assigned
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- RN with MSN and Current NY State Nurse Practitioner license
- Experience in detoxification/ addiction medicine/ primary care preferred; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of training and experience
- DEA License and Professional Liability Insurance
- CPR certification required
- ACLS certification preferred
We offer competitive wages and benefits in a supportive working environment.
We are an equal opportunity employer according to all current standards.
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