I. SCOPE OF ROLE:
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will be an integral part of a dynamic team of high caliber, passionate
professionals working to advance and improve healthcare practices and outcomes. Working
collaboratively with the ACT Team and Medical Director, they will help implement interventions while
continuously assessing / evaluating to improve overall psychiatric health care delivery. The Psychiatric
Nurse Practitioner will support exceptional care for each individual through the use of an evidenced-based
approach and best practices to achieve optimal quality and person-centered outcomes.
II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Meet with Program Director, Program Nurse, and ACT staff to coordinate ongoing psychiatric
treatment of clients on ACT Team.
• Write prescriptions for psychotropic medications as allowed by state regulations and collaborative
practice agreements. Review health assessments completed by the Program Nurse and provide
clinical feedback.
• Provide medication management including prescription refills and medication education to
consumers.
• Document patients' medical and psychological histories, physical assessment results, diagnoses,
treatment plans, prescriptions, or outcomes.
• Prepare Psychiatric Assessments bi-annually and for other purposes such as for HRA 2010e
Housing Applications and/or other applications for housing or needed services.
• Provide training to ACT team members on topics including medications and drug interactions.
• Communicates and coordinates care with psychiatrists in the community, as needed.
• Refer residents to emergency care if needed, work with emergency responders/emergency room staff
to coordinate emergency treatment, coordinate treatment and discharge planning with hospital staff.
• Provide in service staff training as needed and consultation as needed to the ACT team.
• Provide crisis intervention and address all emergency situations as appropriate.
• Maintain up to date, accurate, complete, and timely consumer chart documentation.
• Attends daily morning meetings, staff meetings, case conferences, group supervision, and trainings
as needed.
• Attend supervision with Medical Director at least monthly.
• Comply with all SUS Employee Policies, Procedures, and Protocols, SUS Corporate Compliance Policies,
Rules, Regulations, and Statutes.
• All other duties as assigned
**Part time 2-day PNP role in East Harlem (Monday and Wednesday)**
QualificationsIII. REQUIREMENTS:
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in New York State and credentialed by the State to practice as an advanced
Nurse Practitioner with a specialty in psychiatry. Must be registered as a NY State Medicaid provider. Must have
a DEA# and an individual NPI #.
• Maintain CPR/First Aid Certification.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
• Preference is given to those who have experience working on a multi- disciplinary team and/or
previous experience with severely and persistently mentally ill, substance use and homeless
populations. Ability to work independently and as part of a team
S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built
on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality
improvement.
S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. S:US is committed to providing
access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment,
its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request
reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the
Director of Benefits & Compensation at MyMedicalLeave@sus.org.
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