Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Department

Performs a variety of functions and technical procedures necessary for patient admission, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and outcome evaluation. Participates in performance improvement, research, and educational activities. Primary role is coverage of the Psych ED and CL services on weekends.

Takes initial patient histories and performs physical examinations while initiating and documenting the plan of care. Performs daily patient rounds and writes orders for medications, laboratory work, and diagnostic tests. Interprets laboratory and test results to guide treatment decisions.

Confers with attending physicians, residents, nursing staff, and other care providers to ensure optimum quality of patient care. Upon discharge, notes discharge summaries, prescriptions, and any referrals on patient charts while informing patients of necessary post-discharge care instructions.

Works within a collaborative practice agreement with designated protocols filed with NYS Department of Education. Current BLS certification and New York State licensure as both a Nurse Practitioner and Registered Professional Nurse are required.