Advanced Practice Clinician, Per Diem

About the Role

Provides clinical leadership to improve compliance with quality and care standards, managing inter-professional teams and delivering comprehensive advanced nursing care. Acts as a clinical authority, leading rounds, assessments, care planning, and interventions across various settings, including virtual and home visits. Ensures care aligns with regulatory and quality standards like PCMH, HEDIS, and QARR. Collaborates with patients, families, and team members to develop and revise treatment plans, providing education and self-care guidance. Performs procedures per collaborative agreements and manages documentation and billing. Offers peer reviews, participates in quality improvement initiatives, and may serve as a preceptor.

For Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, conducts psychosocial assessments, provides psychiatric interventions, and coordinates with psychiatrists. Maintains ongoing professional development and licensure.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical rounds, assessments, care planning, and interventions in various settings, including virtual and home visits.
• Ensure care aligns with regulatory and quality standards (e.g., PCMH, HEDIS, QARR).
• Collaborate with patients, families, and team members to develop and revise treatment plans.
• Provide education and self-care guidance to patients and families.
• Perform procedures as per collaborative agreements and manage documentation and billing.
• Offer peer reviews and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a preceptor for staff or students, if applicable.
• For Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners: Conduct psychosocial assessments, provide psychiatric interventions, and coordinate with psychiatrists.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license and Nurse Practitioner certification in New York State, with a specialty in adult, family, gerontology, or psychiatric mental health.
• Current ANCC or AANP certification; psychiatric NPs require PMHNP-BC certification.
• Master’s Degree in Nursing from a registered program; additional postgraduate or doctoral degrees preferred for psychiatric specialists.
• Minimum two years of relevant clinical experience; experience in home care, management, coding, and bilingual skills are advantageous.
• Maintains credentialing, provider numbers, and practice agreements as required.