Advanced Practice Nurse (FT) Days MMC NO Behavioral Req #: 47296
Category: Nurse Practitioner
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Barnabas Health Medical Group
Department: MMC NO Behavioral
Location: Monmouth Medical Center, 300 SECOND AVENUE, LONG BRANCH, NJ 07740

Job Summary:

Looking for a Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse to join our dynamic Behavioral Health Team. The APN provides psychiatric services for psychiatric patients within a psychosocial milieu. The Psychiatric APN assures safety in practice and is inclusive of the principles of evidence based practice by maintaining a realization of own individual level of knowledge and experience and assumes responsibility for advancing knowledge of self and others of the patient care team by communication with and utilizing resource persons and programs available.

Qualifications:

Current NJ APN license requiredCDS requiredDEA requiredRN requiredBLS requiredACLS required

Scheduling Requirements:

Full TimeDay Shift40 hours

Essential Functions:

Administers medication orally and parenterallyComprehensive psychiatric evaluations, intakes, consults or may maintain a case load and all pertinent clinical documentationIs responsible for knowledge of the patient population served and assures awareness of ethical standards of practice as defined by the ANA code of ethics The Psychiatric APN assures safety in practice and is inclusive of the principles of evidence based practice by maintaining a realization of own individual level of knowledge and experience and assumes responsibility for advancing knowledge of self and others of the patient care team by communication with and utilizing resource persons and programs availableThe Advanced Practice Nurse provides an advanced level of nursing care based upon graduate education and broad experience with behavioral health patients and their familiesThe APN practices in collaboration with the physicians, clinicians, case managers and other health care professionalsThe APN practices and conforms to the guidelines set by the NJ Board of Nursing, NJSA 13:37 for the regulation of nurses in advance practice as Nurse PractitionersThe APN is responsible for performing duties independently following established and standardized procedures and methods referring questionable situations to physicianThe ANP provides behavioral health care through assessment, diagnosis, treatment, clinical judgment and management to restore, maintain and improve the health status of patients

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Additional Information:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical and Prescription Drug InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceRetirement PlansShort & Long Term DisabilityLife & Accidental Death InsuranceTuition ReimbursementHealth Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsWellness ProgramsVoluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,

high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

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