Nurse Practitioner-FT-Behavioral Health at Neptune-Neptune-NJReq #:0000155090

Category:Nurse Practitioner

Status:Full-Time

Shift:Day

Facility:Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department:Behavioral Health at Neptune

Location:

Barnabas Health Medical Group, Neptune, Neptune, NJ 07753

Job Overview:

In an out-patient setting, the Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) provides client-focused, evidence-based care to diverse individuals and their support systems, to maximize health, well-being, functionality, and resiliency. The APN provides a process of patient care that includes assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, intervention, and evaluation of outcomes. The APN may routinely collaborate with other health care providers, internally and externally, as well as community and social service organizations. The APN is guided by professional standards and demonstrates clinical competencies developed through graduate education and certified by the ANCC. The APN adheres to the Scope of Practice defined by the NJ Board of Nursing (NJSA 13:37). The APN continually seeks opportunities to develop further as a clinician and an advanced practice professional.

The APN will provide services to both Behavioral Health of Neptune and Route 70 Lakewood.

Qualification-

• Master s and/or DNP degree with PMHNP concentration.

• Board certified as a PMHNP by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

• Current State of New Jersey APN license, CDS and DEA, or ability to obtain prior to starting employment.

• BLS certification required.

• Three to five years of professional and related work experience.

• Prior experience using electronic medical records and prescription management systems.

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full time

• 40 hours

• Days

• • Essential Functions:

• Provide a process of patient care that includes assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, intervention, and evaluation of outcomes related to the presenting problem.

• Engage with other professionals to assess, plan, deliver, integrate, and evaluate care.

• Support, deliver, and/or coordinate appropriate level of care based on patient acuity.

• • Conduct psychiatric evaluations, SBIRT and motivational interviews; utilize diagnostic criteria based the DSM-5-TR.

• Educate patients and families about treatment plans, interventions, medications, mental illness, symptom relief, comorbidities, and strategies to enhance overall health.

• Provide medication management based on target symptoms, psychopharmacological evidence, Federal & State Regulations.

• Complete written evaluations, medical records, progress notes and service coding utilizing an EMR system (familiarity with Epic is a plus)

• Order and review appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.

• Provide brief psychotherapy utilizing principles of CBT, DBT, psychodynamic and/or supportive therapy as needed.

• Maintain confidentiality of patient treatment and records in accordance with HIPAA.

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 Insurance

• Dental and Vision Insurance

• Retirement Plans

• Short & Long Term Disability

• Life & Accidental Death Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Wellness Programs

• Voluntary 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer