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Zufall Health Center

Psych Nurse Practitioner (Hybrid)

Zufall Health Center, Dover, New Jersey, us, 07801


Psych Nurse Practitioner (Hybrid)

Dover, NJ, USA

Req #10965

Friday, October 11, 2024

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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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