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PM Pediatric Care

Bilingual Spanish Speaking Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Per Diem - NY - Remo

PM Pediatric Care, New York, New York, us, 10261


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SummaryPM Pediatrics Healthcare is seeking a psychiatric nurse practitioner for the psychopharmacology role with experience in child and adolescent behavioral health needs to join our virtual Behavioral Health Program. This unique opportunity for pediatrics will provide comprehensive behavioral health for the common conditions seen in pediatrics such as depression, anxiety, ADHD and conduct disorders in an extended virtual model.

Description

Responsibilities:

Work as part of the virtual behavioral health team, providing patient services using evidence based medicineDiagnose and assess mental/behavioral health disorders for pediatric, adolescent and young adult patients; formulate differential diagnosesDemonstrate appropriate clinical judgement in assessment and treatment, following established clinical care guidelinesCollaborate and communicate with therapist team and medical leadership to discuss patient treatment plansOrder and interpret diagnostic tests when appropriateConduct patient history and initial evaluations of incoming patientsPrescribe medications as part of the patient's treatment regime as allowed by licenseProvide both medication management and counseling for patientsEducate patient and parent on medication side effects, risk/benefits and proper usage of new medication and reasonable outcome expectations of medicationsEstablish and modify patient treatment plan based on clinical assessment and re-assessment with screening toolsAppropriately document each patient visit in the electronic medical record, including subjective and objective data, assessments, treatment plan, and other documentation as necessaryCommunicate patient's plan of care with behavioral health team and patient's primary care physicianWork with members of the healthcare team in educating the patients of their medical careContinually update clinical knowledge and skills through consultation, formal and informal education and review of literature for the benefit of themselves as well as for the healthcare teamProvide appropriate referrals when necessaryQualifications

EDUCATION/TRAINING

Successful completion of advanced practitioner training and certification from an approved nurse practitioner programMinimum three years of professional nursing experience in a clinical setting plus two years of nurse practitioner experienceLicensed as an advanced registered nurse practitioner with prescriptive authority in the state practicingQUALIFICATIONS

Strong organizational and time management skillsStrong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to screen for danger to self or othersDemonstrated adherence to acceptable ethical and behavioral standards of conductAbility to collaborate with strong skills working with a teamExperience working specifically with children and adolescentsPrior experience with use of electronic health recordsBilingual in Spanish and English requiredREQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Masters of Arts in Psychiatric/Mental Health/NursingAdvanced Practice Nurse (APN)Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)Valid DEA LicenseValid CDS License

Compensation:Compensation Dependent Upon Location and Experience

The salary/rate range listed here has been provided to comply with local regulations and represents a potential base salary/rate for this role. Please note that actual salaries/rates may vary within this range above or below, depending on experience and location. We look at compensation for each individual and based on experience and qualifications.

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EEO Statement

PM Pediatric Care is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.