Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

CarePoint Health Management Associates•Hoboken, NJ

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner-Psychiatric works in collaboration with physicians to manage care for patients in a psychiatric setting. Orders, interprets, and records results of clinical tests and reports results to physicians. Prescribes medications and makes recommendations for other therapeutic forms of treatment. Provides primary care to psychiatry and at-risk patients. Requires a master's degree. The successful candidate will / be able to: Knowledgeable of Federal, State Laws and Regulation, Accreditation and License requirements as governed by established policies and procedures Assesses patient status and obtains a comprehensive health history through patient/family interviews and chart reviews; assessing presenting illness, risk factors, and family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and performing thorough physical examination. Orders/performs appropriate laboratory, diagnostic and other screening tests. Seeks other information as needed, including consultation with physicians and other clinicians for the evaluation of illness. Integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including identification of any health risks. Develops and implements treatment plan including but not limited to prescribing/dispensing medications in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws. Makes appropriate adjustments of medications substitutions as needed for patient care. Patient / Family Education and Communication. Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments. Educates patients regarding health promotion/illness prevention. Recommends appropriate community resources to meet patient/family needs. Communicates appropriate case management information to other professionals and community agencies. Prepares documentation for medical records including updating patient medical chart by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications, and treatment in written format or electronically. Participates in peer and quality reviews, chart reviews, staff education, clinical guideline development, and other continuing education and quality assurance activities to demonstrate compliance with standards, regulations, policies, and procedures. Identifies, documents and actively reports issues and system barriers through appropriate administrative and medical staff channels. Acts as consultant/collaborator to clinical team on area of specialty. Complies with patient confidentiality requirements. Promotes patient advocacy. Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patient. Provides monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to treatment plan including triaging patient calls/e-mails. Monitors patients progress along the continuum of care intervening as necessary to ensure appropriateness of setting and services provided are high quality, efficient and effective. Coordinates plan of care. Assist in discharge planning. Ensures an appropriate discharge plan. Facilitates implementation of discharge plan and discharge teaching and updates discharge plan in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team in accordance with patient's clinical course and continuing needs to expedite post discharge care. Diagnose and treat mental health and emotional disorders Offer individual and group therapy to patients Prescribe and monitor medications when necessary Maintain detailed records of patient visits and progress Assist in the development of individualized treatment plans Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure patient continuity of care Educate patients and families about mental health and emotional disorders

Requirements

Active NJ Advance Practice License
Unrestricted CDS, DEA, ACLS, and BLS certifications
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Master's degree in Nursing, with a specialty in Psychiatric Nursing
Valid state licensure as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Knowledge of mental health and emotional disorders
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Able to work as part of a team
Strong organizational and time management skills

Nice To Haves

5+ years of experience in a clinical setting preferred
New Graduates encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

Manage care for patients in a psychiatric setting in collaboration with physicians.
Order, interpret, and record results of clinical tests and report them to physicians.
Prescribe medications and recommend other therapeutic forms of treatment.
Provide primary care to psychiatry and at-risk patients.
Assess patient status and obtain comprehensive health history through interviews and chart reviews.
Perform thorough physical examinations.
Order/perform appropriate laboratory, diagnostic, and screening tests.
Integrate data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including health risks.
Develop and implement treatment plans, including prescribing/dispensing medications.
Instruct patients/families regarding medications and treatments.
Educate patients on health promotion and illness prevention.
Recommend appropriate community resources.
Communicate case management information to other professionals and agencies.
Prepare documentation for medical records, including updating patient charts.
Participate in peer and quality reviews, chart reviews, staff education, and clinical guideline development.
Identify, document, and report issues and system barriers.
Act as a consultant/collaborator to the clinical team.
Comply with patient confidentiality requirements.
Promote patient advocacy.
Collaborate with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs.
Provide monitoring and continuity of care between visits.
Monitor patient progress and intervene as necessary.
Coordinate the plan of care.
Assist in discharge planning and ensure appropriate discharge plans.
Facilitate implementation of discharge plans and teaching.
Diagnose and treat mental health and emotional disorders.
Offer individual and group therapy.
Prescribe and monitor medications.
Maintain detailed records of patient visits and progress.
Assist in the development of individualized treatment plans.
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals.
Educate patients and families about mental health and emotional disorders.