Certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP)
Unrestricted CDS and DEA licenses
ACLS and BLS certifications
Master's degree in Nursing with a specialty in Psychiatric Nursing
Valid state licensure as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
5+ years of clinical experience preferred
Strong knowledge of mental health and emotional disorders
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Strong organizational and time management skills
New Graduates encouraged to apply
Responsibilities
Collaborate with physicians to manage patient care in a psychiatric setting
Order, interpret, and record clinical test results
Develop and implement treatment plans, including medication prescriptions
Educate patients and families on health promotion and illness prevention
Participate in quality assurance activities and peer reviews
Act as a consultant to the clinical team on psychiatric care
Monitor patient progress and coordinate care plans
Assist in discharge planning and implementation of discharge plans
Diagnose and treat mental health and emotional disorders
Provide individual and group therapy to patients
Maintain detailed records of patient visits and progress
Collaborate with healthcare professionals for continuity of care
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
401K with employer contribution
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
Employee wellness programs and resources
Full Job Description
What You'll Be Doing
The Nurse Practitioner-Psychiatric works in collaboration with physicians to manage care for patients in a psychiatric setting. Orders, interprets, and records results of clinical tests and reports results to physicians.
Prescribes medications and makes recommendations for other therapeutic forms of treatment. Provides primary care to psychiatry and at-risk patients. Requires a master's degree.
The successful candidate will / be able to:
Knowledgeable of Federal, State Laws and Regulation, Accreditation and License requirements as governed by established policies and procedures
Assesses patient status and obtains a comprehensive health history through patient/family interviews and chart reviews; assessing presenting illness, risk factors, and family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and performing thorough physical examination.
Orders/performs appropriate laboratory, diagnostic and other screening tests. Seeks other information as needed, including consultation with physicians and other clinicians for the evaluation of illness.
Integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including identification of any health risks. Develops and implements treatment plan including but not limited to prescribing/dispensing medications in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws. Makes appropriate adjustments of medications substitutions as needed for patient care.
Patient / Family Education and Communication. Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments. Educates patients regarding health promotion/illness prevention. Recommends appropriate community resources to meet patient/family needs. Communicates appropriate case management information to other professionals and community agencies. Prepares documentation for medical records including updating patient medical chart by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications, and treatment in written format or electronically.
Participates in peer and quality reviews, chart reviews, staff education, clinical guideline development, and other continuing education and quality assurance activities to demonstrate compliance with standards, regulations, policies, and procedures. Identifies, documents and actively reports issues and system barriers through appropriate administrative and medical staff channels.
Acts as consultant/collaborator to clinical team on area of specialty. Complies with patient confidentiality requirements. Promotes patient advocacy.
Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patient. Provides monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to treatment plan including triaging patient calls/e-mails.
Monitors patients progress along the continuum of care intervening as necessary to ensure appropriateness of setting and services provided are high quality, efficient and effective. Coordinates plan of care.
Assist in discharge planning. Ensures an appropriate discharge plan. Facilitates implementation of discharge plan and discharge teaching and updates discharge plan in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team in accordance with patient's clinical course and continuing needs to expedite post discharge care.
Diagnose and treat mental health and emotional disorders
Offer individual and group therapy to patients
Prescribe and monitor medications when necessary
Maintain detailed records of patient visits and progress
Assist in the development of individualized treatment plans
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure patient continuity of care
Educate patients and families about mental health and emotional disorders
Schedule & Call Expectations:
Full-time position: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday.
One weekday call shift approximately once per week.
Weekend call coverage every 4-6 weeks:
Friday at 4:00 PM through Monday at 8:00 AM (paid call coverage).
May be asked to provide coverage for one extended holiday weekend per year based on departmental needs.
Master's degree in Nursing, with a specialty in Psychiatric Nursing
Valid state licensure as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
5+ years of experience in a clinical setting preferred
Knowledge of mental health and emotional disorders
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Able to work as part of a team
Strong organizational and time management skills
New Graduates encouraged to apply
What We Offer
Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications: When determining the compensation, several factors may be considered including, years of relevant experience, credentials, union contracts, education, and internal equity.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
401K, Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Opportunities for professional growth, development, and continuing education
Employee wellness programs and resources
Influenza Vaccinations are a requirement for employment. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date, during the influenza season, if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical exemption.
About CarePoint Health
CarePoint Health is a healthcare network in Hudson County, New Jersey. It operates three hospitals, Bayonne Medical Center, Christ Hospital in Jersey City, and Hoboken University Medical Center, as well as a nursing home and various outpatient facilities. The network was formed in 2012 and is owned by a private equity firm, Avery Group.
