Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatry, Per Diem - Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center
About The Position
The Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatry works alongside physicians to facilitate advanced primary and specialty nursing services. The position provides psychiatric evaluations and comprehensive mental health assessments, diagnoses psychiatric conditions, and develops individualized treatment plans in collaboration with patients and the care team. The Nurse Practitioner prescribes and manages psychotropic medications, monitors patients, provides education, and collaborates with clinicians and other professionals to coordinate care. The role also maintains timely electronic medical record documentation, responds to psychiatric emergencies, provides consultation and education, and follows organizational policies, clinical protocols, and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Nursing or a related area.
- Current state Nurse Practitioner license.
Nice To Haves
- Five or more years of experience in Nursing or a relevant area.
Responsibilities
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations and comprehensive mental health assessments.
- Diagnose psychiatric conditions using criteria.
- Develop individualized treatment plans with patients and the care team.
- Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications within scope of practice.
- Monitor medication and provide patient education.
- Collaborate with clinicians, mental health assistants, and other professionals to coordinate care.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Respond to psychiatric emergencies and participate in crisis intervention when necessary.
- Provide consultation and education to the team, patients, and families regarding mental health issues.
- Adhere to organizational policies, clinical protocols, and regulatory requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
