Maternal Mental Health NP Navigator

Hackensack Meridian Health; Maywood (NJ); On-site; USD 148,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) to provide patient-centered care across leadership, direct clinical practice, collaboration, and research. The role includes maternal mental health navigation from pregnancy through 1-2 years postpartum, with focus on coordinating care.

You will perform assessments, orders, and treatments, educate patients and families, adhere to NJ regulations, mentor other APNs, and advance evidence-based practice while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited nursing program.
• Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Maintains clinical competencies through continuing education and clinical practice.
• Experience in a relevant patient care setting.
• National Provider Identifier (NPI).
• Prescriptive authority through CDS and DEA registration according to New Jersey state law.
• Collaborative agreement with physicians on staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents accurate, complete, and relevant history and physical assessments appropriate for the patient's age, gender, and clinical problem.
• Orders, performs, and interprets laboratory tests and diagnostic studies/procedures in collaboration with physicians and consultants as appropriate.
• Manages general medical and surgical conditions based on comprehensive knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, and the indications and contraindications of pharmacologic agents and other treatment modalities.
• Prescribes medication safely and effectively in accordance with best practices, hospital policy, and NJ regulations, providing patient education as needed.
• Seeks opportunities to promote Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) APN practice recognition (locally, nationally, and internationally) through conferences, publications, and presentations.

Skills

Excellent communication

Clinical assessment

Collaboration

Leadership

NPI awareness

Education

NLN/AACN accredited nursing program

Master's or Doctorate in NP program

Tools

MS Office

Google Suite

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) to provide patient-centered care across leadership, direct clinical practice, collaboration, and research. The role includes maternal mental health navigation from pregnancy through 1-2 years postpartum, with focus on coordinating care.

You will perform assessments, orders, and treatments, educate patients and families, adhere to NJ regulations, mentor other APNs, and advance evidence-based practice while collaborating with