Psychiatric NP — Inpatient Care & Crisis Response Leader

Universal Health Services; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Summit Oaks Hospital in Summit, NJ, is seeking a Psychiatric Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) to provide psychiatric services under physician supervision. This role requires NJ licensure and CRNP certification, with 3–5 years of experience including psychiatric nursing.

The CRNP will work across treatment settings and contribute to patient care per policy. Responsibilities include crisis de-escalation, inpatient evaluation and treatment, discharge

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required for position.
• RN license and CRNP certification in New Jersey required.
• 3–5 years of experience with psychiatric nursing; 1 year in psychiatry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle crisis situations and de-escalate effectively.
• Evaluate and treat inpatients; provide acute care or triage.
• Assist physicians with discharge summaries in a timely manner.
• Follow infection control and safety policies; ensure safe environment of care.
• Participate in Performance Improvement activities; complete required education and trainings.
• Perform H&P examinations and coordinate patient interventions with physicians.

Skills

Crisis management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

RN License & CRNP Certification (NJ)

Job description

Universal Health Services, Summit Oaks Hospital in Summit, NJ, is seeking a Psychiatric Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) to provide psychiatric services under physician supervision. This role requires NJ licensure and CRNP certification, with 3–5 years of experience including psychiatric nursing.

The CRNP will work across treatment settings and contribute to patient care per policy. Responsibilities include crisis de-escalation, inpatient evaluation and treatment, discharge