Nurse Practitioner

Acacia Network • Bronx, NY • 1h ago

Regular Full-Time

Bronx, NY, US

Salary Range: $81.78 To $81.78 Hourly

MISSION STATEMENT:

Are you ready to make a difference in your community while pursuing your passion? Since 1998, La Casa de Salud (LCDS) has been committed to improving the health and wellbeing of the South Bronx, one of New York City's most diverse and resilient communities. As a Federally Qualified Health Center operating across five community-based sites, we deliver high-quality, compassionate, whole-person care to all our neighbors-regardless of their ability to pay. Our services are fully integrated, bilingual, and culturally competent, and our team works at the intersection of clinical excellence and community impact. We are looking for mission-driven professionals who share our commitment to health equity and want their work to truly matter. At LCDS, you're not just joining a workplace-you're becoming part of a mission to build a healthier Bronx, one patient at a time.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for working alongside our physicians and facilitating advanced primary and specialty nursing services to our patients. The primary responsibility will be to provide advanced primary and/or specialty nursing care to patients in the facility. Duties will include, but are not limited to, performing physicals exams, recording patient medical histories, creating patient care plans, administering treatment and diagnostic tests and observing the patient's response to treatment.

KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments

Conduct mental status examinations and pharmacological evaluations

Prescribe medications, teach clients about side effects and monitor response to prescribed medications, including ordering of laboratory tests as needed

Administer injectable medications as needed

Complete all documentation (i.e. progress notes and psychiatric assessments) as required in a timely manner in the electronic medical record (EMR)

Review and provide recommendations for treatment plans

Provide expedited services to clients based on risk assessment status as clinically indicated.

Provide crisis intervention services to clients as needed

Communicate with other medical practitioners in order to coordinate treatment for clients.

Speak with managed care insurance representatives to obtain authorizations for prescribed medications when needed

Participate in staff meetings and case conferences

Collaborate with primary therapists, clinical supervisor and program director to discuss status of client progress in treatment and provide input/guidance on treatment planning and risk management issues.

Maintain an 80% show rate for clients who are scheduled for regular appointments

Provide a behavioral risk screening of the newly admitted residents, and share the findings with the primary care team. Provide a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation as requested.

Provide ongoing psychopharmacological management as clinically appropriate.

Recommend and provide behavior management interventions as appropriate and functions as a member of behavior rapid response team.

Collaborate psychiatric management with the members of the primary care team and the attending psychiatrist.

Participate in inter-departmental collaborative committees as needed and quality assurance and performance improvement activities.

Document clinical activities in the medical record, and maintain documentation of administrative activities.

Maintain a collaborative relation with an attending psychiatrist for all clinical activities and seek supervision as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

Active and unrestricted New York State Nurse Practitioner license.

Active and unrestricted New York State Registered Nurse license.

Active and unrestricted NPI and DEA registration.

DATA 2000 Waiver.

Master's Degree in Nursing/Related field completion of Accredited NP Program required.

Current Infection Control certification.

Current Basic Life Support certification

Three years of practical experience preferred

Ability to work on a strong team of professionals in a culturally diverse environment.

Ability to multitask and to work and function under pressure.

Bilingual - Spanish strongly preferred.

Experience or desire to work with people who have a mental illness

Positive attitude and professional demeanor

Ability to complete work independently as well as in collaboration with team members

Must be team oriented with a willingness to be flexible and helpful to move the organizational goals

Excellent computer skills including, Microsoft Windows, Excel, PowerPoint, and electronic communications tools: internet and email

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Highly organized, motivated self-starter to meet organizational goals

Excellent time management skills

Must be board certified by either ANCC or AANP.

WHY JOIN US?

Acacia Network provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage. We also offer generous paid time off, including vacation days and paid holidays, to support a healthy work-life balance. We prioritize the well-being of our employees both professionally and personally.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

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