Psychiatric NP: Patient-Centered Mental Health Leader

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. seeks an Advanced Practice Nurse to deliver patient-centered, coordinated care in collaboration with the hospital team.

You will assess, plan, and implement care for patients with health and safety needs, while maintaining clinical competencies and leadership in practice. The role requires NP licensure in New Jersey, prescriptive authority, an NPI, and a collaborative physician agreement.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited nursing program.
• Master's or Doctorate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Maintains clinical competencies through continuing education and clinical practice.
• Experience in a relevant patient care setting (or as regulations dictate).
• 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

• Utilizes a patient-centered coordinated care model in daily practice.
• Leads direct clinical care and collaborates with the care team.
• Provides coaching and guidance to staff and patients as needed.
• Engages in research and ethical decision-making within clinical settings.

Skills

Excellent written/verbal communication

Proficient computer skills

Leadership and collaboration

Education

NLN/AACN accredited nursing program

Master's or Doctorate from accredited NP program

Continuing education to maintain competencies

Experience in a relevant patient care setting

National Provider Identifier (NPI)

Prescriptive authority via CDS/DEA (NJ)

Collaborative agreement with physicians on staff

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. seeks an Advanced Practice Nurse to deliver patient-centered, coordinated care in collaboration with the hospital team.

You will assess, plan, and implement care for patients with health and safety needs, while maintaining clinical competencies and leadership in practice. The role requires NP licensure in New Jersey, prescriptive authority, an NPI, and a collaborative physician agreement.