PER DIEM MEDICAL NURSE PRACTITIONER

UHS • Westampton Township, NJ

25d • Onsite

About The Position

Hampton Behavioral Health Center is seeking dynamic and talented Per Diem Medical Nurse Practitioner to assist with our inpatient patients. Hampton Behavioral Health Center is a private behavioral healthcare center and offers the most advanced behavioral health, diagnostic treatment services for adults, adolescents and older adults in our inpatient programs. A commitment to excellence in diagnosis, treatment and education – these concepts are at the core of Hampton Behavioral Health Center’s mission. Responsibilities include general medical and psychiatric coverage that reflects new or ongoing medical problems and initial evaluations. These include: medical histories, physical exams, admission orders, etc. Psychiatric problems and needs will be addressed with the assistance and guidance of a senior staff psychiatrist. Uses an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patient's age specific needs and provide age specific treatment and care.

Requirements

• NJ licensed Nurse Practitioner with demonstrated medical experience and proven leadership
• Current DEA and CDS
• Current BLS Certification
• Strong clinical skills
• High motivation

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of NLN accredited program preferred.

Responsibilities

• General medical and psychiatric coverage that reflects new or ongoing medical problems and initial evaluations.
• Conduct medical histories.
• Perform physical exams.
• Write admission orders.
• Address psychiatric problems and needs with the assistance and guidance of a senior staff psychiatrist.
• Assess each patient's age specific needs and provide age specific treatment and care using an understanding of the principles of growth and development.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree