What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner position at WMCHealth?
Job Summary:
We are seeking a well-trained Nurse Practitioner to join the Department of Psychiatry at HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley (HAHV) in Kingston, NY. The ideal candidate will have a track record of clinical accomplishments in treating patients with serious mental illness, and provide emergency and consulting psychiatric services to adult patients in crisis, including triage, diagnostic evaluations, prescribing, and care transitions as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Responsibilities:
- Review patients' medication records to determine the appropriateness of their existing medication regimen.
Training/License:
Applicants must have a Master's degree in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner certification in Psychiatry, and a valid New York State license as a Nurse Practitioner.
Benefits:
- Paid vacation time, CME, and malpractice insurance.
- Academic appointment to New York Medical College, if appropriate.
- Collaboration with an integrated team of Behavioral Health professionals.
Facility Info:
WMCHealth has invested heavily in HAHV's hospital on Marys Avenue in Kingston. A newly constructed 25,000-square-foot emergency care center, a modern family birthing center, and a new intensive care unit equipped with today's latest technology are among the recent additions. By 2025, the hospital will treat adults in a newly renovated 20-bed inpatient psychiatry unit, complementing its existing programs.
About Us:
As part of WMCHealth, HAHV offers a comprehensive network of behavioral health services that has provided care for over 90 years. WMCHealth provides inpatient, outpatient, community, and emergency care through its hospitals, combined with strong clinical leadership from the Department of Psychiatry at New York Medical College.
Location:
Kingston is located in the heart of the Hudson Valley, surrounded by beautiful mountains and offering outdoor activities for residents and visitors alike.
We are seeking a well-trained Nurse Practitioner to join the Department of Psychiatry at HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley (HAHV) in Kingston, NY. The ideal candidate will have a track record of clinical accomplishments in treating patients with serious mental illness, and provide emergency and consulting psychiatric services to adult patients in crisis, including triage, diagnostic evaluations, prescribing, and care transitions as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Responsibilities:
- Review patients' medication records to determine the appropriateness of their existing medication regimen.
Training/License:
Applicants must have a Master's degree in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner certification in Psychiatry, and a valid New York State license as a Nurse Practitioner.
Benefits:
- Paid vacation time, CME, and malpractice insurance.
- Academic appointment to New York Medical College, if appropriate.
- Collaboration with an integrated team of Behavioral Health professionals.
Facility Info:
WMCHealth has invested heavily in HAHV's hospital on Marys Avenue in Kingston. A newly constructed 25,000-square-foot emergency care center, a modern family birthing center, and a new intensive care unit equipped with today's latest technology are among the recent additions. By 2025, the hospital will treat adults in a newly renovated 20-bed inpatient psychiatry unit, complementing its existing programs.
About Us:
As part of WMCHealth, HAHV offers a comprehensive network of behavioral health services that has provided care for over 90 years. WMCHealth provides inpatient, outpatient, community, and emergency care through its hospitals, combined with strong clinical leadership from the Department of Psychiatry at New York Medical College.
Location:
Kingston is located in the heart of the Hudson Valley, surrounded by beautiful mountains and offering outdoor activities for residents and visitors alike.
