Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Job Title: Advanced Practice Nurse

Location: Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department Name: Trinitas Behavioral

Req #: 48582

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $120,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The APN will be working in the Child/Adolescent Psychiatric Inpatient Unit. The APN will provide psychiatric evaluations and medication follow-up to children hospitalized on the inpatient units. Regular collaboration with family members and guardians.

Shift/Schedule:

• 8a-4p M-F

Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of APN experience
• RN License
• APN License
• PMHNP Certification
• CDS and DEA
• BLS

Essential Functions:

• Provision of psychiatric treatment in all appropriate modalities as indicated and needed
• Participation, as a core member, in the multidisciplinary treatment team meetings related to the Program and the cases
• Provider will support the Psychiatric Residency Program
• Ensure that all Medical Center personnel policies and procedures are followed
• Providing timely comprehensive patient evaluation; timely completion of treatment planning (according to medical record/hospital and regulatory standards) and implementation within an integrated theoretical framework;
• Participation in the educational programs of the department as required
• Assist and support the program's Nurse Manager in the achievement of Department and Medical Center operational and clinical objectives, including length of stay and other quality measures
• Identification of issues and formulation of recommendations concerning the improvement of the quality of care rendered to patients
• Provide input concerning the performance and evaluation of the Program's staff
• Timely completion of Medical Center documentation requirements for all patients
• Be available in a timely manner, at conferences and/or via telephone, to discuss information pertinent to patients
• Participate in the credentialing process when requested
• Carry out such additional duties as may be assigned by the Chairman of the Department of Behavioral Health and Psychiatry, the Vice President of Behavioral Health and Psychiatry and/or the Chief Medical Officer