The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides continuous and comprehensive services necessary for the promotion of optimal mental health, prevention and treatment of psychiatric disorders and health maintenance to adults at Zufall Health Center. This includes the assessment, diagnosis, and management of mental health problems and psychiatric disorders. The NP works collaboratively with other on-site medical and mental health providers as well as with community providers and agencies.
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner reports directly to the SVP of Medical Services, with oversight and occasional direction from the CMO. Medical oversight is provided through a practice agreement with a collaborating Physician/Psychiatrist.
Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities
Patient Care Management/Documentation/Consultation and Referral
- Work collaboratively with a Zufall provider to provide mental health services within a primary care setting to adults.
- Provide consultation support to primary care providers at Zufall.
- Work with LCSWs, Psychologists, and support staff on the interdisciplinary team to provide psychiatric mental health care and support.
- Work with the patient’s assigned Zufall PCP when their treatment plan is not working to meet the patient’s mental health needs.
- Conduct a full psychiatric evaluation on eligible patients to determine a differential diagnosis and treatment plan. Perform comprehensive assessments and refer patients for further care and services as appropriate.
- Provide psychotropic medication management for established Zufall patients who have a need for enhanced management.
- Provide education, training, and support to all Zufall staff on psychotropic medications and select mental health topics.
- Provide MAT services within a primary care setting in a safe and effective manner according to policies and regulations.
- Provide consultation to providers caring for special populations such as PLWHA who have a higher degree of mental health needs.
- Adhere to standards and guidelines in the practice of psychiatric/mental health APN.
- Maintain a customer-oriented approach to meeting patient needs in an expedient manner, involving the family in the plan of care as appropriate.
- Maintain confidentiality and patient privacy.
- Document care provided, meeting standards for quarterly chart reviews.
- Seek consultations as appropriate and act as a consultant as requested.
- Facilitate the process of ethical decision-making as appropriate.
Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement/Communication/Citizenship
- Identify system-specific problems, which require evaluation and/or change; work with appropriate staff to resolve these issues by participating in performance improvement processes.
- Take an active role to contribute to the improvement of patient care provided at Zufall.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
To perform successfully, the individual must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required.
- Ability to communicate clearly both in writing and verbally with students, health care team members, families, and staff.
- Ability to function independently with regards to most clinical decision-making.
- Ability to relate well to teens, adults, and families.
- Well versed in adult mental health and assessment.
Education, Training and Experience
- Masters prepared Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry license from the State of New Jersey.
- Possession of a valid DEA and CDS registration.
- 2 or more years’ experience working with adults in a psychiatric outpatient setting.
- Prior experience working with adults in an urban/suburban environment.
- BLS Certification.
- Bilingual Spanish/English strongly preferred.
As a condition of employment, we require that all staff are fully vaccinated against flu. Therefore, if hired during flu season (typically between September-May), all new employees need to be fully vaccinated against flu and are required to provide documentation of receiving flu vaccines upon hire.
Zufall Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Thank you for taking the time to apply!
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