Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Job description

Great new Career Opportunity!
Now Hiring - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Bergen County)
Salary Range $125,000 to $140,000 a year
The Advanced Practice Nurse will be responsible for, but are not limited to:
• Conduct visits to patients in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.
• Communicate visit findings to designated members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Facilitate access to appropriate support models of care (i.e., rehabilitation, on-going aggressive treatment).
• Consult with other members of interdisciplinary team to contribute to the patient's plan of care.
• Prepare and maintain accurate patient records, charts and documents.
• Assist in development of clinical practice guidelines/standards in support of quality care as needed.
• Ensure collaboration with patients, caregivers, medical directors and members of IDT.

Education:
Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited program.
Professional Experience:
• Must have a Nurse Practitioner's license in the state of operations
• PMHNP certification
• Must have 1+ years experience working within Family, General Practice, Geriatric care or related field
• Experience in a nursing home, hospital, assisted living or acute rehab space is a plus but not required.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and clinical excellence.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a reliable source of transportation
• Must be willing to travel locally