CFG has a part-time, 25 (twenty-five) hours per week, need for a Psych APN in Willingboro, NJ. This position includes coverage of psychiatric consults. Medical experience preferred.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Providing psychiatric Evaluations to patients.
- Conducts routine pharmacological management and evaluation.
- Collaboration and consultation with Psychiatrists consistent with Center for Family Guidance, PC practice standards and Collaborative Agreements.
- Orders and interprets diagnostic tests.
- Writes orders for medical medications and treatments, under guidelines of licensure.
- Dictates discharge summaries and transfer orders.
- Participates in Case management, as scheduled.
- Maintains and follows patient care protocols.
- Works with members of the healthcare team in educating the patients of their medical care.
- Participation in designated hospital committee meetings and in-services (as needed).
- Serves as expert nurse consultant and educator for CFG and its client.
- Completes all necessary paperwork and documentation as determined by the facility in which the APN is providing services.
- Continually updates clinical knowledge and skills through consultation, formal and informal education and review of literature for the benefit of themselves as well as for the healthcare team.
- All other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A current CPR/BLS card with demonstrated and cognitive skills is required.
- Must possess a Master’s Degree and must have current and valid Nurse Practitioner or Advanced Practice Nurse license.
- At least one year experience of providing direct patient care.
- Must have prescriptive authority.