Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Provide mental health care to residents at the facility and provides emergency psychiatric care to residents. Qualified applicants will have the following knowledge, abilities, and skills: Provide general mental health care to maintain and/or regain the mental health of those placed in their charge. Diagnose, evaluate and treat diseases with in his/her capability. Perform all routine history and physical (H&P) examinations in accordance with Policy and Procedure. Order laboratory studies, x-rays, examinations, and electrocardiograms as appropriate. Initiate consultation requests as indicated. Prescribe treatment/medications. Utilize the results of Quality Assurance studies to improve standards of care and standards of practice. Provide patient education related to mental health status and treatment regime, using additional resources when needed. Maintain professional boundaries with residents at all times. Follows all requirements for documentation. Required to perform all assigned ACA related duties Required to attend ACA and other assigned or mandatory training classes in accordance with Kintock training policies Perform other work related duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing. Academic and work experiences: This position requires a graduate of an accredited program and holds a current license to practice in the state of NJ/PA.