Nurse Practitioner

About the role

The Advanced Practice Nurse will be working in the Child/Adolescent Psychiatric Inpatient Unit. The APN will provide psychiatric evaluations and medication follow-up to children hospitalized on the inpatient units. Regular collaboration with family members and guardians is expected.

Responsibilities

• Provision of psychiatric treatment in all appropriate modalities as indicated and needed
• Participation, as a core member, in the multidisciplinary treatment team meetings related to the Program and the cases
• Provider will support the Psychiatric Residency Program
• Ensure that all Medical Center personnel policies and procedures are followed
• Provide timely comprehensive patient evaluation; timely completion of treatment planning (according to medical record/hospital and regulatory standards) and implementation within an integrated theoretical framework
• Participation in the educational programs of the department as required
• Achieve Department and Medical Center operational and clinical objectives, including length of stay and other quality measures
• Identify issues and formulate recommendations concerning the improvement of the quality of care rendered to patients
• Provide input concerning the performance and evaluation of the Program's staff
• Timely completion of Medical Center documentation requirements for all patients
• Be available in a timely manner, at conferences and/or via telephone, to discuss information pertinent to patients
• Participate in the credentialing process when requested

Requirements

• 2-3 years of APN experience
• RN License
• APN License
• PMHNP Certification
• CDS and DEA
• BLS

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of APN experience
• RN License
• APN License
• PMHNP Certification
• CDS and DEA
• BLS

Skills

• Strong clinical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$120,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year

Schedule

8a-4p M-F