Psych Nurse Practitioner Hybrid

Zufall Health Center
US - New Jersey - Dover
October 16, 2024

Psych Nurse Practitioner (Hybrid)

Dover, NJ, USA

Req #10965

Friday, October 11, 2024

Welcome to Zufall Health!

Position Summary

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides continuous and comprehensive services necessary for the promotion of optimal mental health, prevention and treatment of psychiatric disorders and health maintenance to adults at Zufall Health Center. This includes the assessment, diagnosis, and management of mental health problems and psychiatric disorders. The NP works collaboratively with other on site medical and mental health providers as well as with community provider and agencies.

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner reports directly to the SVP of Medical Services, with oversight and occasional direction from the CMO. Medical oversight provided through practice agreement with collaborating Physician/Psychiatrist.

Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities

Patient Care Management/Documentation/Consultation and Referral

Work collaboratively with a Zufall provider to provide mental health services within a primary care setting to adults
Provide consultation support to primary care providers at Zufall
Work with LCSWs, Psychologist, and support staff on the interdisciplinary team to provide psychiatric mental health care and support
Work with the patient's assigned Zufall PCP when their treatment plan is not working to meet the patient's mental health needs
Conduct full psychiatric evaluation on eligible patients to determine a differential diagnosis and treatment plan. Perform comprehensive assessments and refer patients for further care and services as appropriate
Provide psychotropic medication management for established Zufall patients who have need of enhanced management
Provide education, training and support to all Zufall staff on psychotropic medications, and select mental health topics
Provide MAT services within a primary care setting in a safe and effective manner according to policies and regulations
Provide consultation to providers caring for special populations such as PLWHA who have a higher degree of mental health needs
Adhere to standards and guidelines in the practice of psychiatric/mental health APN
Maintain a customer-oriented approach to meeting patient needs in an expedient manner, involving the family in the plan of care as appropriate
Maintain confidentiality and patient privacy
Document care provided, meeting standards for quarterly chart reviews
Seek consultations as appropriate and act as a consultant as requested
Facilitate the process of ethical decision making as appropriate

Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement/Communication/Citizenship

Identify system specific problems, which require evaluation and/or change; work with appropriate staff to resolve these issues by participating in performance improvement processes
Takes an active role to contribute to the improvement of patient care provided at Zufall

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

To perform successfully, the individual must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required.

Ability to communicate clearly both in writing and verbally with students, health care team members, families and staff
Ability to function independently with regards to most clinical decision making
Ability to relate well to teens, adults and families
Well versed in adult mental health and assessment

Education, Training and Experience

Masters prepared Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry license from the State of New Jersey
Possession of a valid DEA and CDS registration
2 or more years' experience working with adults in a psychiatric outpatient setting
Prior experience working with adults in an urban/suburban environment
BLS Certification
Bilingual Spanish/English strongly preferred

As a condition of employment, we require that all staff are fully vaccinated against flu. Therefore, if hired during flu season (typically between September-May), all new employees need to be fully vaccinated against flu and are required to provide documentation of receiving flu vaccines upon hire.

Zufall Health an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Thank you for taking the time to apply!

Other details

Job Family Clinical
Pay Type Salary
Dover, NJ, USA

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