Family Practice/Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Job Title: Advance Practice Nurse
Location: Hammonton NJ 08037
Duration: 6 Months to Long Term
Shift Hours: 08:15AM to 04:15PM (Mon to Fri)

Job Description:

• Admissions, Medical care of patients which includes, Physical assessment, health maintenance of inpatient psychiatric population, planning, and member of a multi-disciplinary team.

• Medical care of patients which includes, Physical assessment and prescription for inpatient psychiatric population

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments to evaluate patients' mental health status, including their emotional, cognitive, and behavioral functioning.

• Develop individualized treatment plans based on patients' unique needs, utilizing evidence-based practices and therapeutic modalities.

• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, monitoring their efficacy and adjusting dosages as necessary.

• Provide counseling and psychotherapy to patients and their families, utilizing various therapeutic approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and motivational interviewing.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and occupational therapists, to coordinate care and ensure holistic treatment.

• Educate and support patients and their families regarding mental health conditions, treatment options, medication management, and coping strategies.

• Conduct crisis interventions and provide emergency psychiatric care to patients experiencing acute distress or exhibiting suicidal or self-harming behaviors.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, documenting assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, interventions, and progress notes.

• Stay current with advancements in psychiatric nursing through continued education and professional development, attending conferences and workshops, and staying informed about research and best practices.

• Advocate for patients' rights and promote mental health awareness within the community, participating in outreach programs and initiatives.

Knowledge, skills, education, and/or experience:

• Current and valid certification as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, issued by the New Jersey Board of Nursing, in that category of advanced practice, adult health

Mandatory skills/certification(s) Requirement:

• Advanced Practice Nursing License, NJ CDS license, USA DEA Registration, ANCC Certificate.