Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP) - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

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Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

500703 Psych APP

Work Shift:

UR - Rotating (United States of America)

Range:

UR URCB 218

Compensation Range:

$98,010.00 - $137,218.00

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

NP or PA

Full Time (40 hrs) position available, weekends Friday-Sunday. No on-call responsibilities. 

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant working in the Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program will provide psychiatric evaluations and assessments, interventions and disposition planning for patients who present to the emergency room with urgent psychiatric mental health needs.  The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will also be responsible for conducting consults for patients in the medical ED.  The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will have accessibility to psychiatrist consultation within a dynamic multidisciplinary team.  Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills a must.  CPEP is a 24/7 service so the NP/PA must also be flexible with scheduling needs of the service.  The NP/PA will also participate in the education of learners (students and new employees), using clinical learning experiences, knowledge sharing and skill training.  Qualifications:  NYS Licensure as a Physician Assistant or Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and ANCC Board Certification (certification required by end of first year of employment).   At least one year of experience as a psychiatric nurse practitioner or physician assistant in an acute clinical setting required.

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