What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Genesee Mental Health Center position at Rochester Regional Health Careers?
SUMMARY
Provide assessment, care and treatment for patients being treated for various diagnosis in an outpatient mental health setting.
STATUS: Full-time
LOCATION: Genesee Mental Health Center
DEPARTMENT: Behavioral Health - Adult- Ambulatory
SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday; Days
ATTRIBUTES
At least two years of NP experience preferred
Experience with SMI population preferred
Strong customer service and communication skills
Compassionate, warm and patient focused
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior
RESPONSIBILITIES
Patient Care. Take complex medical histories on patients referred for consultation by academic and community physicians.
Management & Development. Reach tentative diagnosis of medical and other conditions; develop treatment plans in conjunction with attending physician to provide optimal patient medical management; order consultations and interact with members of other specialty medical teams; assist in the collection of data for research projects.
Patient Satisfaction. Interacts on a frequent, regular and daily basis with patients, family members, medical/social/public services support, regulatory agencies and/or payor agencies. Interaction and communication requires expressed empathy, understanding, problem-solving, education, information gathering, process influencing and counseling.
Medication & Orders. Prescribe medication, write orders, perform procedures and respond to emergency and/or immediate condition changes of patients.
Documentation. Obtain complete, detailed and accurate patient histories, review patient records, perform physical exams, record all pertinent data to develop comprehensive medical status, diagnosis and clinical treatment plan for all assigned patients.
EDUCATION:
- MS: Nursing (Required)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- NP - Nurse Practitioner Certification - New York State Education Department (NYSED)
- RN - Registered Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)
PAY RANGE: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00
Salary : $100,000 - $150,000
