NP/PA Psychiatry Per Diem

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our behavioral health team in New Jersey. You will provide patient-centered, coordinated care, lead clinical activities, collaborate with physicians, and support care planning for individuals with mental health needs.

Requirements include NP or PA certification in NJ, prescriptive authority, NPI, ACLS, BLS, and board certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited nursing program.
• Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Successful completion of an approved physician's assistant program.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical practice within a patient-centered care model.
• Collaborate with physicians and staff to assess, plan, and implement care for patients in need.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office/Google Suite

Education

NLN/AACN accredited nursing program

Master's or Doctorate in NP

Physician Assistant program completion

Job description

The Psychiatry Nurse Practioner or Physician Assistant utilizes a patient-centered coordinated care model, demonstrating competencies in leadership, direct clinical practice, consultation/collaboration, coaching/guiding, research, and ethical decision-making. The APN/ PA works collaboratively with the practice/hospital team to assess, plan, and implement care for individuals with health and safety needs.

Weekends as Needed

Holiday Work As Needed

On Call Work On-Call Commitment Required

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

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

Licenses and Certifications Required:

1. 1. NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
2. 2. Advance Practice Nurse License.
3. 3. BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
4. 4. Board certified by AANP or ANCC.
5. 5. AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

1. 1. Successful completion of an approved physician's assistant program, accredited by the AMA Council on Medical Education.
2. 2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
3. 3. Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

1. 1. Physician Assistant License.
2. 2. National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
3. 3. BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
4. 4.AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.