Description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: Providing Health Promotion, Prevention and Treatment to the Madonna Heights Community.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Diagnosis and treatment related to episodic care for minor ailments, illness, or injuries, including sick visits.
- Provide Immunizations in accordance with NYS or NYC recommended childhood immunizations schedule.
- Screening, diagnosis, and treatment services related to developmental and behavioral health.
- Developmental Screening, testing and treatment.
- Provide smoking/tobacco cessation treatment.
- Alcohol and/or drug screening and intervention
- Order Laboratory Tests
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations.
- Prescribe psychiatric medication.
- Provide medication education.
- Provide medication management.
- Review treatment plans for signature
- Provide consultations to staff as needed.
- Perform all duties as assigned.
RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS:
- Lead with a sense of shared governance, listening to all stakeholders.
- Work with a sense of social responsibility; taking initiative to create a positive work environment for all
- Communicate openly, respectfully, and intentionally.
- Illustrate emotional intelligence by acknowledging the importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Possess a strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change; forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families.
- Ability to set limits and maintain helping role of practitioner and to intervene appropriately.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Duties performed on site in group residence and clinic setting.
QUALIFICATIONS
Licensed Nurse Practitioner, with minimum 3 years experience in Psychiatric, Behavioral and/or Substance Use.
Valid NYS License required
Qualifications
Behaviors
Preferred
Dedicated
: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Team Player
: Works well as a member of a group
Enthusiastic
: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Detail Oriented
: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Preferred
Self-Starter
: Inspired to perform without outside help
Ability to Make an Impact
: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Education
Preferred
Nurse Practitioner Pediatrics or better.
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE