Psychiatric Advance Practice Nurse - PMHNP

Overview

Center for Family Guidance, PC is seeking a part-time PMHNP in Vineland, NJ to work evenings from 4pm - 8pm. This position consists of providing psychiatric coverage in an ED setting. Candidates must be comfortable treating all ages.

Responsibilities

  • Providing psychiatric Evaluations to patients.
  • Conducts routine pharmacological management and evaluation.
  • Collaboration and consultation with Psychiatrists consistent with Center for Family Guidance, PC practice standards and Collaborative Agreements.
  • Orders and interprets diagnostic tests.
  • Writes orders for medical medications and treatments, under guidelines of licensure.
  • Dictates discharge summaries and transfer orders.
  • Participates in Case management, as scheduled.
  • Maintains and follows patient care protocols.
  • Works with members of the healthcare team in educating the patients of their medical care.
  • Serves as expert nurse consultant and educator for CFG and its client.
  • Completes all necessary paperwork and documentation as determined by the facility in which the APN is providing services.
  • Continually updates clinical knowledge and skills through consultation, formal and informal education and review of literature for the benefit of themselves as well as for the healthcare team.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • A current CPR/BLS card with demonstrated and cognitive skills is required.
  • Must possess a Master's Degree and must have current and valid Nurse Practitioner or Advanced Practice Nurse license.
  • At least one year experience of providing direct patient care.
  • Must have prescriptive authority.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Company Profile

CFG is a comprehensive healthcare provider that is dedicated to improving quality of life for individuals and families by providing innovative medical and mental health services. Our Health Network includes Center for Family Guidance, CFG Health Systems and CFG Residentials.

Job Category

Nurse