Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Child

Bridges Healthcare • Milford, CT

2d • $85

About The Position

Bridges Healthcare, Inc. has an immediate opening for a part time APRN, to provide psychiatric evaluation and psychotropic management services for children. $85.00 per hour 16 hour per week position, non-benefited Some evening hours required PURPOSE and POSITION OVERVIEW Provide psychiatric evaluation and psychotropic management services for children currently enrolled with outpatient psychotherapy, school-based psychotherapy, or IICAPS services within the Bridges Healthcare system.

Requirements

• Masters or Doctorate level degree as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
• Certification as either clinical nurse specialist (CNS) or nurse practitioner (NP) by American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
• Connecticut licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).
• Drug Enforcement Agency license (DEA) and Connecticut Controlled Substance Registration (CSR).
• Knowledge of psychiatric illnesses and practices for prescribing psychotropic medications in the child and adolescent population.
• Ability to create clear and concise documentation of all patient care and display basic computer literacy.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize in times of competing demands.
• Desire for continuous learning and self-development.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychiatric evaluations.
• Manage psychotropic prescribing.
• Coordinate with psychotherapists regarding diagnostic formulations and treatment planning.
• Respond to patient/ family communications such as refill requests, questions about medications, etc. in a timely manner.
• Participate in clinical team meetings.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all patient care and related communications.
• Perform any other department or agency-related duties or special projects as directed by your supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees