Overnight Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner/Cpep & Emergency Depart./Stony Brook/Generous State/Pension/Retirement Benefits

Hiring Alert: Overnight Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner needed for our expanding CPEP unit here at SBUH! Join us in our dynamic and supportive unit. We offer generous compensation, SUNY healthcare benefits, and retirement/pension.

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Description

Stony Brook University is the premier academic medical center in Suffolk County, New York. The University Hospital offers the community state-of-the-art care including for patients presenting with acute psychiatric problems. Services include the only Suffolk County Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP).

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The NP will conduct psychiatric evaluations/assessments, psychopharmacological and no-pharmacological interventions, and level-of care recommendations for individuals presenting in the emergency department units with psychiatric co-morbidity.

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The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will involve families and obtain collateral history as needed for accurate assessments. NP will collaborate with ED, CPEP, Adult Inpatient & Consultation Liaison physicians as well as ED nurses, social workers and counselors in screening, intervention, referrals to treatment and general discharge planning. NP will also provide education to staff and trainees.

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Common conditions addressed may include but are not limited to delirium, behavioral symptoms associated with dementia, impairments in capacity for medical decisions making, depression and anxiety, elevated suicide risk, and substance use disorders.

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Schedule: Full-Time. (4) 10-hour shifts weekly.

Seeking Overnight Hours. Please inquire for more details when interviewing.

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Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must have the below credentials or have them in possession by the start date.

Nurse Practitioner: Master’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Nursing. Nurse Practitioner Certification in Psychiatry. Valid New York State license as a Nurse Practitioner.

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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Nurse Physician: Three years’ experience as a nurse practitioner. Two years or more of psychiatry experience. Clinical experience as a provider in an acute psychiatric setting and /or consultation and liaison psychiatry role, teaching experience. Clinical experience in de-escalation techniques.

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Required Qualifications:

• ANCC Board Certification.
• New York State PMHNP (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) License.
• Master’s degree in Nursing.
• Valid New York State license as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Acute Hospital Psychiatry Experience.
• 3 or more years of experience as a psychiatric NP.

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Generous Benefits Include:

· Eligibility for Production Incentive Bonus

· Comprehensive Benefits Package with malpractice coverage

· $3k annual allowance for indirect costs

· 14 Holidays, 15 days for Vacation and 15 days for Sick Time

· CME time to attend conferences

· Moving Expense (must meet criteria)

· 8% per annum retirement contribution on your UFPC salary, up to current IRS allowable salary.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and creating an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.