Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatry- Atlantic Health CentraState Medical Center
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Atlantic Health System Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatry- Atlantic Health CentraState Medical Center
Description
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and mental health assessments.
- Diagnose psychiatric and behavioral health conditions in accordance with established clinical standards and diagnostic criteria.
- Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with patients, families, physicians, and the interdisciplinary care team.
- Prescribe, monitor, and manage psychotropic medications within the scope of practice and regulatory guidelines.
- Provide ongoing medication management, follow-up care, and patient education to support treatment adherence and outcomes.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, behavioral health clinicians, mental health assistants, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated, high-quality care.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Respond to psychiatric emergencies and provide consultation and support in the Emergency Department, crisis settings, and inpatient medical units as needed and in accordance with departmental guidelines.
- Educate patients, families, and care team members on mental health diagnoses, treatment options, and available resources.
- Comply with all organizational policies, clinical protocols, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in assigned weekday, weekend, and holiday on-call coverage as required.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program.
- Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) and Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) licensure in the applicable state of practice.
- Minimum of five (5) years of nursing experience required.
- Board Certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
- Current DEA registration with appropriate prescribing authority for controlled substances.
- One (1) to two (2) years of experience caring for patients with mental health and/or substance use disorders preferred. New graduates with relevant behavioral health clinical rotation experience may be considered.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.