Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

ZUFALL HEALTH CENTER INC

Dover, New Jersey

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Description

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides continuous and comprehensive services necessary for the promotion of optimal mental health, prevention and treatment of psychiatric disorders and health maintenance to adults at Zufall Health Center. This includes the assessment, diagnosis, and management of mental health problems and psychiatric disorders. The NP works collaboratively with other on site medical and mental health providers as well as with community provider and agencies.

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner reports directly to CMO. Medical oversight provided through practice agreement with collaborating Physician/Psychiatrist.

Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities

•Patient Care Management/Documentation/Consultation and Referral

•Work collaboratively with a Zufall provider to provide mental health services within a primary care setting to adults

•Provide consultation support to primary care providers at Zufall

•Work with LCSWs, Psychologist, and support staff on the interdisciplinary team to provide psychiatric mental health care and support

•Work with the patient’s assigned Zufall PCP when their treatment plan is not working to meet the patient’s mental health needs

•Conduct full psychiatric evaluation on eligible patients to determine a differential diagnosis and treatment plan. Perform comprehensive assessments and refer patients for further care and services as appropriate

•Provide psychotropic medication management for established Zufall patients who have need of enhanced management

•Provide education, training and support to all Zufall staff on psychotropic medications, and select mental health topics

•Provide MAT services within a primary care setting in a safe and effective manner according to policies and regulations

•Provide consultation to providers caring for special populations such as PLWHA who have a higher degree of mental health needs

•Adhere to standards and guidelines in the practice of psychiatric/mental health APN

•Maintain a customer-oriented approach to meeting patient needs in an expedient manner, involving the family in the plan of care as appropriate

•Maintain confidentiality and patient privacy

•Document care provided, meeting standards for quarterly chart reviews

•Seek consultations as appropriate and act as a consultant as requested

•Facilitate the process of ethical decision making as appropriate

•Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement/Communication/Citizenship

•Identify system specific problems, which require evaluation and//or change; work with appropriate staff to resolve these issues by participating in performance improvement processes

•Takes an active role to contribute to the improvement of patient care provided at Zufall

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

•To perform successfully, the individual must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required.

•Ability to communicate clearly both in writing and verbally with students, health care team members, families and staff

•Ability to function independently with regards to most clinical decision making

•Ability to relate well to teens, adults and families

•Well versed in adult mental health and assessment

Education, Training and Experience

•Masters prepared Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry license from the State of New Jersey

•Possession of a valid DEA and CDS registration

•2 or more years’ experience working with adults in a psychiatric outpatient setting

•Prior experience working with adults in an urban/suburban environment

•BLS Certification

•Bilingual Spanish/English preferred

Requirements

This is an additional Psych NP position to add to the Psych PA job already posted. This will serve as an evergreen position to collect resumes and review for potential hires. Only 1 candidate would fill one of these positions.

About ZUFALL HEALTH CENTER INC

ZUFALL HEALTH CENTER INC is hiring for this PMHNP position. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners play a critical role in addressing the growing demand for mental health services across the United States. This employer is actively seeking qualified candidates to join their team.

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