Licensed RN and Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner in New Jersey
3-5 years of nursing experience
1 year of psychiatric nursing experience
Ability to handle crisis situations effectively
Responsibilities
Handle crisis situations using de-escalation techniques
Evaluate and treat inpatients for medical and psychiatric changes
Assist physicians with timely discharge summaries
Participate in seclusion and restraint procedures as needed
Perform physical examinations and formulate differential diagnoses
Coordinate patient interventions with treatment teams
Ensure a safe environment and report safety issues
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits
Continuing education opportunities
Supportive work environment
Professional development programs
Flexible scheduling options
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
Job Summary:
The Psychiatric Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) is certified and licensed by the State Board of Nursing in the state of New Jersey to provide psychiatric services under the direction of the collaborating physician. Functions in an expanded role as a professional nurse, performing acts of medical diagnosis and prescription of medical therapeutics or corrective measures, in collaboration with a physician. This individual must be able to demonstrate competency and completion of the criteria listed in this in description as well as criteria set forth in credentialing and privileging process as set forth in the Medical Staff Bylaws and Medical Staff Rules and Regulation. The CRNP must be available to work in all treatment settings, treat dually diagnosed patients and provide care for the population congruent to their certification.
Qualifications
Job Responsibilities:
Effectively handles crisis situations in a non-challenging manner using communications and mannerisms intended to de-escalate the situation
On an as needed basis handles evaluation and treatment of inpatients for changes in medical and or psychiatric condition and provides acute care or triage as appropriate. Interventions are based on scientific principles, theoretical knowledge and clinical expertise . Works within scope of licensure and certification
Assist physicians in completing discharge summaries in a timely manner
Effectively handles crisis situations in a non-challenging manner using communications and mannerisms intended to de-escalate the situation . Assists the unit staff in crisis situations and keeps CPI /Handle with Care Training up to date .
Participates in Seclusion & restraint as needed . Possess the knowledge, skills and ability to use appropriate techniques and procedures of seclusion and restraint.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care based on physical, developmental, psychological, educational, and safety-related criteria based on age/population served .
Follows Standard Precautions, Infection Control and Safety policies. Fulfills employee health requirements including, but not limited to, annual PPD
Demonstrates ability to ensure safe environment of care . Immediately addresses and reports safety issues using hazard/maintenance report form .
Demonstrates ongoing awareness of and participation in the Performance Improvement Program such as completing monitors, attending PI meetings and identifying any PI issues as needed or assigned . Completes required education and trainings .
Adheres to Department Specific / HR / Safety / EOC / Infection Control and all other appropriate Policies & Procedures of the Hospital at all times .
Assist physicians in completing discharge summaries in a timely manner .
Effectively handles crisis situations in a non-challenging manner using communications and mannerisms intended to de-escalate the situation . Assists the unit staff in crisis situations and keeps CPI /Handle with Care Training up to date .
Performs H & P's on patients per hospital guidelines . Performs physical examinations based on patients age and history . Formulates appropriate differential diagnosis based on physical assessment and clinical findings
Utilizes CPC nursing standards of practice appropriate to assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. Participates in treatment team, coordinating pt interventions in conjunction with Physician. Provides a safe environment . Provides competent treatment to all patients including medication needs as directed by physician .
Demonstrates skill and ability needed to provide quality patient care according to nursing standards of practice . Identifies and communicates abnormal diagnostic data to the Physician. Always displays a professional attitude and acts as a role model for nursing staff . Treats patients with dignity and upholds patient rights at all times
Assist Licensed Physician in medication management as directed by physician within licensure guidelines . Provides competent treatment to all patients including medication needs as directed by physician . Works within scope of licensure and certification
Qualifications:
Bachelar's Degree
Licensed RN and a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, meeting all requirements set forth by the State of New Jersey
3-5 Years of experince and I year Psychiatric Nursing Experience
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