Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse

About the Organization
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton is a faith inspired non-profit organization, mission-driven, family-friendly, and passionate about services to our communities. We offer a wide variety of exciting career opportunities in the areas of Direct Care, Clinical, Fundraising, Human Resources, IT, Finance, Marketing, and Nursing. When you join us, you can expect a true focus on work-life balance, rewarding career, competitive salaries, and comprehensive benefit programs. Some of our benefits include: generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick time; Employee Assistance Program, excellent health & pension plans; Public Student Loan Forgiveness program; and wide array of training and staff development opportunities to earn on-site CEUs. Catholic Charities is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for staff as well as for people seeking assistance.

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Req Number
MED-26-00010

Location
IBHS Mercer - Guidance Clinic (Trenton, NJ)

Full-Time/Part-Time
Part-Time

Number of Openings
1

Category
Medical / Nursing

Description


Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Conduct initial psychiatric assessments of new clients
2. Manage a caseload for ongoing medication needs, including metabolic assessment, appropriate labs/studies and contact with other physicians
3. Chart documentation as per Agency standards
4. Prescribe medications within standards of psychiatric care
5. Participate in joint clinical case review meetings with program and case management staff to coordinate care for clients
6. Participate in quality improvement process, including chart review for compliance with medical record keeping standards
7. Collaborate with Medical Director in accordance with Collaboration Agreement
8. Provide staff training, consultation and support in medication education and recordkeeping
9. Provide psychiatric emergency intervention and management for program clients
10. Maintain regular CEUs
11. Conduct groups as needed

Position Requirements


Master's Degree in Nursing; valid New Jersey APN license (Advanced Practice / Nurse Practitioner License); CNS (Clinical Nurse Specialist) in adult psychiatry / mental health with substance abuse experience; computer proficiency. Wellness and Recovery orientation.

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt

Weekly Work Hours
up to 19 hours weekly

Proposed Salary
$90 per hour


Schedule
up to 19 hours weekly M-F 8AM-8PM and S-S 8AM-6PM


This position is currently accepting applications.