NP/PA Psychiatry Per Diem (weekend/Holiday)

Seeking an experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) for a flexible, on-call position at Carrier Clinic. The role involves rounding on our units during open weekend and weekday shifts to provide both psychiatric and medical care to patients. A minimum of one year of experience prescribing psychiatric medications is required. This position requires a commitment of at least one shift per month, offering a great opportunity to work collaboratively within our patient-centered care model.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents accurate, complete, and relevant history and physical assessments appropriate for the patient's age, gender, and clinical problem.
• Orders, performs, and interprets laboratory tests and diagnostic studies/procedures in collaboration with physicians and consultants as appropriate.
• Manages general medical and surgical conditions based on comprehensive knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, and the indications and contraindications of pharmacologic agents and other treatment modalities.
• Prescribes medication safely and effectively in accordance with best practices, hospital policy, and NJ regulations, providing patient education as needed.
• Seeks opportunities to promote Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) APN practice recognition (locally, nationally, and internationally) through conferences, publications, and presentations.
• Provides care that is patient- and family-centered, compassionate, and effective for the promotion of health and treatment of disease.
• Practices as a healthcare provider according to the rules and regulations of the Medical Staff and bylaws as outlined in the delineation of privileges.
• Adheres to HMH nursing protocols, standards of care, and disease-specific quality indicators.
• Applies evidence-based and value-based medicine to systematically analyze and improve patient care practices and outcomes.
• Evaluates patient/family transition of care planning, considering resource utilization, cost, quality, safety, and self-management promotion for chronic conditions.
• Demonstrates clinical expertise through advanced assessment and procedural skills pertinent to the practice specialty.
• Completes medication reconciliations as appropriate.
• Participates in annual APN peer review.
• Translates 'best practice' into clinical practice by evaluating current protocols and standards of care.
• Provides culturally sensitive and educationally appropriate health management education to patients and families.
• Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team through participation in daily interdisciplinary rounds.
• Serves as an advocate for patients and families, identifying and addressing obstacles to care progression and escalating issues as appropriate.
• Serves as a clinical resource for the multidisciplinary team by addressing clinical, process, and system improvement opportunities.
• Participates in organizational and departmental meetings, committees, and workgroups as necessary.
• Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice and adheres to ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent, and adverse outcomes.
• Collaborates with medical staff to support nursing-led protocols.
• Mentors other APNs, precepts students in APN programs, and participates in educational programs for nursing as a clinical expert.
• Identifies patient/family educational needs and collaborates to implement appropriate teaching materials.
• Facilitates and participates in nursing educational programs as a clinical expert.
• Promotes a collaborative work environment supporting the organizational mission, behavior expectations, values, and pillars.
• Promotes innovation by integrating new clinical knowledge into practice.
• Participates in clinical research activities and disseminates findings through practice, education, presentations, and publications.
• Identifies ethical care issues and coordinates interdisciplinary meetings to resolve them.
• Adheres to the legal framework and scope of practice defined by the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs, ensuring compliance with all applicable statutes and professional standards.
• Complies with HMH and department-specific scope of services, policies, and procedures as applicable to role.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

For Nurse Practitioner (NP) Candidates:

• Education: Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Experience: Proven experience in a relevant patient care setting. At least one year prescribing.
• Licenses & Certifications:
  • Current NJ State Professional Registered Nurse (RN) License.
  • Current NJ Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) License.
  • Board certification by AANP or ANCC.
  • AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Credentials:
  • National Provider Identifier (NPI).
  • Active New Jersey prescriptive authority (CDS and DEA).
  • Ability to maintain a collaborative agreement with staff physicians.

For Physician Assistant (PA) Candidates:

• Education: Graduate of an AMA-accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Licenses & Certifications:
  • Current Physician Assistant License.
  • National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification.
  • AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

General Skills & Preferred Certifications (for All Candidates)

• Skills:
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
• AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Pay

Minimum rate of $75.47 hourly.