PMHNP at Center for Family Guidance, CFG, PC

CFG has a part-time, 25 (twenty-five) hours per week, need for a Psych APN in Willingboro, NJ. This position includes coverage of psychiatric consults. Medical experience preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing psychiatric Evaluations to patients.

• Conducts routine pharmacological management and evaluation.

• Collaboration and consultation with Psychiatrists consistent with Center for Family Guidance, PC practice standards and Collaborative Agreements.

• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests.

• Writes orders for medical medications and treatments, under guidelines of licensure.

• Dictates discharge summaries and transfer orders.

• Participates in Case management, as scheduled.

• Maintains and follows patient care protocols.

• Works with members of the healthcare team in educating the patients of their medical care.

• Participation in designated hospital committee meetings and in-services (as needed).

• Serves as expert nurse consultant and educator for CFG and its client.

• Completes all necessary paperwork and documentation as determined by the facility in which the APN is providing services.

• Continually updates clinical knowledge and skills through consultation, formal and informal education and review of literature for the benefit of themselves as well as for the healthcare team.

• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A current CPR/BLS card with demonstrated and cognitive skills is required.

• Must possess a Master’s Degree and must have current and valid Nurse Practitioner or Advanced Practice Nurse license.
• At least one year experience of providing direct patient care. 
• Must have prescriptive authority.