Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Overview

CFG has a flexible part time opportunity for a Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse to work 16 hours per week for the Archway Program in Sewell, NJ. The program is open Monday - Friday from 9am - 3:30. This position allows you to work in an adult partial programs. Sewell is located in beautiful southern New Jersey and is a planned stop on the Glassboro-Camden line. It is home to a number of attractions including Barnsboro, the oldest bar in NJ, and Tall Pines Preserve, an 111 acre nature preserve.

Responsibilities

• An integral member of the healthcare team, coordinates patient care and communicates and collaborates extensively with the other members of the healthcare team, patients and/or patient’s family/guardian.
• Maintains and demonstrates high standards of professional ethics.
• Provides patient and family education relative to nursing/medical and clinical services.
• Consults with medical specialists associated with patient’s current treatment and/or treatment history.
• Provide psychiatric evaluations and treatment to patients admitted to the program.
• Perform nursing histories and physical assessments.
• Facilitate patient and families in meeting their psychosocial needs.
• Provide medication evaluations and management in collaboration with the program’s Medical Director/Psychiatrist.
• Administer medication to patients as prescribed.
• Annual certification in the Handle With Care behavior management system.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Master’s Degree and must have current and valid Nurse Practitioner or Advanced Practice Nurse license.
• Must have State of NJ prescriptive authority.
• Have a thorough understanding of use of psychotropic medications.
• Shall be involved in continuing education activities to further his/her own professional development.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

EOE M/V/F/D

Company Profile CFG is a comprehensive healthcare provider that is dedicated to improving quality of life for individuals and families by providing innovative medical and mental health services. Our Health Network includes Center for Family Guidance, CFG Health Systems and CFG Residentials. Job Category Nurse

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