Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry Hospital-based Service - Part-Time (Weekends)
About the role
We are seeking a dedicated Part Time, Weekend Only, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join our team. As a vital member of our inpatient psychiatric consult service, you’ll have the opportunity to provide high-quality care to individuals with a range of psychiatric conditions, helping them stabilize, heal, and build the foundation for long-term recovery.
Responsibilities
- Psychiatric consultations on Medical Floors and Emergency Departments
- Participate in call and weekend rotations to support patient needs
- Will have the support of a collaborating psychiatrist
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have:
- A current NJ license as a Nurse Practitioner
- Experience in psychiatric mental health nursing
- Knowledge of psychiatric medications and treatment modalities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Qualifications
- Masters degree in Nursing (MSN)
- Current NJ license as a Nurse Practitioner
- Experience in psychiatric mental health nursing
- Knowledge of psychiatric medications and treatment modalities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Skills
- Strong clinical skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficient in electronic health records (EHR)
Benefits
Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions.
Pay
The starting salary for this position is: $53,000.00 (annually). The actual compensation package could vary based on factors such as, but not limited to, the applicant’s experience, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
Schedule
16 hours weekly, Saturday & Sunday, 1st shift
Contact Information
Interested in joining our team? Submit your CV through this posting or email it directly to vmgrecruiting@virtua.org.