Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City's premier acute care hospitals. Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence, and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state-of-the art medical technology and best practices. Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent and patient-centered. Comprehensive services are offered in three major primary care areas: Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women's Health in addition to more than eighty (80) specialty services. At Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number one priority.

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Duties & Responsibilities

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will be a member of the interdisciplinary team, whose purpose is to evaluate, treat, and plan for the aftercare of patients.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES

CPEP

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Patient Care
1. Provide direct care to patient assigned to the team, including appropriate and timely care and documentation.
2. Complete admission assessment, with a focus on comprehensive risk assessment for all new intakes, and re-assessment of patients in a timely fashion consistent with policy.
3. Conduct appropriate outreach and relevant documentation as per policy.
4. Complete treatment plan documentation consistent with policy and appropriate to the patient's risk level.
5. Participate in all huddles to share information
6. Ensure appropriate use of de-escalation, and participate and provide leadership in behavioral codes
7. Participate in psychiatric codes, and medical codes in the clinic until the Code Team arrives
8. Work with all teams to help the patient move through an appropriate level of care

a. Appropriate risk stratification and re-assessment of risk level

b. Participate in discharge planning and including referrals to alternative levels of care.
9. Collaborate and coordinate with primary care and other medical specialists
10. Participate and conduct tier reviews as per policy
11. Work closely with the collaborating physician as indicated.

Utilization Management
1. Participate in utilization review and management.
2. Maintain focus on key strategic priorities including patient experience, access to care, increased market share, and improving financial stability

Minimum Qualifications
1. A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse issued by the New York State Department of Education (NYSED); and
2. Current certificate as a Nurse Practitioner issued by the NYSED; and
3. Holds, or obtains through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA)

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button or forward your resume, noting the above Job ID #, to:

Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center
Human Resources Department
234 Eugenio Maria De Hostos Blvd, (East 149th Street),
2nd Floor, Annex
Bronx, NY 10451
Attn: Recruitment Unit

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs