Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse (APN/APRN/PMHNP).

• Providing psychiatric evaluation of each person referred and, in accordance with the law, prescribing psychiatric medications under the supervision of the CIS psychiatrist.
• Prescribing medication using best practices.
• Collecting co-payments.

We’ll provide:

• Above average hourly rate.
• Health Insurance
• 401K
• Flexibility of schedule and work location as required.

Education, Licensing and Credentialing:

• Masters degree in nursing.
• Current APN license in the State of New Jersey with a license number to practice in New Jersey. Current Nurse Practitioner Certification, Current NRN license in the State of NJ. The NP must have a DEA number from the USDEA to prescribe Schedule II-V controlled substances.
• Board Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center(ANCC) in one of the following areas: (1) Clinical Specialist in Adult Psychiatric and Mental HealthNursing, or (2) Clinical Specialist in Child and Adolescent Psychiatric &Mental Health Nursing, or (3) Family Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, or (4) Adult Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner; or(5) Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Certification.

Proficiency:

• Operate a personal computer and navigate in order to access e-mail, electronic calendars and other basic office support.
• Provide advanced treatment to patients with psychiatric disorders, substance abuse problems and medical-mental conditions.
• To assess patients' needs, diagnose patients with mental illnesses, prescribe and administer medications, develop patient treatment plans, and file medical reports.