Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Per Diem

Posted on Sep 28, 2024 by Hackensack Meridian Health
Belle Mead, NJ
Health Care
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:

The On Call APN performs rounding on Carrier Clinic units during weekend coverage. They provide psychiatric and medical care to patients

and residents of Carrier Clinic. Conforms to performance improvement standards of patient care as established through Carrier Policies and

Procedures. Provides professional representation of Carrier to other health professionals, community agencies, and the lay public.  Psychiatry experience prescribing meds for at least 1 year required.

Responsibilities:

1.Provide psychiatric and medical treatment to inpatients on the unit to which they are assigned

2.Follows all EMTALA regulations and the Facility requirements concerning EMTALA

3.Completion of a daily progress note including mental health status and diagnosis

4.Completion of medication orders, status,laboratory tests,diets,etc. as needed

5.Completes all documentation/orders as required with timeliness and quality including delinquencies and incident reporting

6.Documentation of unusual incidents

7.Progress note documentation for patients requiring special monitoring, e.g. suicide precautions, seclusion or restraints

8.Reviews laboratory results and documents timely

9.Consultation/liaison with Nursing Supervisor, as needed

10.Responds to nursing requests as needed

11.Assures that all Medical Clearances are completed in a timely and efficient manner when covering Access shifts.

12.Responds to Utlization Management Documentation requests efficiently and timely

13.Adherence to performance improvement protocols including clinical pathways

14.Returning all patient and family phone calls as needed on a timely basis

15.Required to respond to calls/pages

16.Adheres to timekeeping and payroll policies

17.Reliable and on time to all scheduled rounding coverage

18.Other duties and/or projects as assigned

19.Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior

Qualifications:

Graduate of an approved APN Program

Interacts well with patients,visitors and Facility staff, responding promptly to inquiries with tact and sensitivity

Demonstrates a courteous, cooperative,pleasant and positive attitude

Maintains strict standards of confidentiality

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms

APN License

Adult Psychiatric and Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Certification or Adult Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Certification

AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification or completed in the first 90 days of employment

Psychiatry experience prescribing meds for at least 1 year required.

Reference: 202653336

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Per Diem

Posted on Sep 28, 2024 by Hackensack Meridian Health

Belle Mead, NJ
Health Care
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:

The On Call APN performs rounding on Carrier Clinic units during weekend coverage. They provide psychiatric and medical care to patients

and residents of Carrier Clinic. Conforms to performance improvement standards of patient care as established through Carrier Policies and

Procedures. Provides professional representation of Carrier to other health professionals, community agencies, and the lay public.  Psychiatry experience prescribing meds for at least 1 year required.

Responsibilities:

1.Provide psychiatric and medical treatment to inpatients on the unit to which they are assigned

2.Follows all EMTALA regulations and the Facility requirements concerning EMTALA

3.Completion of a daily progress note including mental health status and diagnosis

4.Completion of medication orders, status,laboratory tests,diets,etc. as needed

5.Completes all documentation/orders as required with timeliness and quality including delinquencies and incident reporting

6.Documentation of unusual incidents

7.Progress note documentation for patients requiring special monitoring, e.g. suicide precautions, seclusion or restraints

8.Reviews laboratory results and documents timely

9.Consultation/liaison with Nursing Supervisor, as needed

10.Responds to nursing requests as needed

11.Assures that all Medical Clearances are completed in a timely and efficient manner when covering Access shifts.

12.Responds to Utlization Management Documentation requests efficiently and timely

13.Adherence to performance improvement protocols including clinical pathways

14.Returning all patient and family phone calls as needed on a timely basis

15.Required to respond to calls/pages

16.Adheres to timekeeping and payroll policies

17.Reliable and on time to all scheduled rounding coverage

18.Other duties and/or projects as assigned

19.Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior

Qualifications:

Graduate of an approved APN Program

Interacts well with patients,visitors and Facility staff, responding promptly to inquiries with tact and sensitivity

Demonstrates a courteous, cooperative,pleasant and positive attitude

Maintains strict standards of confidentiality

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms

APN License

Adult Psychiatric and Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Certification or Adult Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Certification

AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification or completed in the first 90 days of employment

Psychiatry experience prescribing meds for at least 1 year required.

Reference: 202653336

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