Advanced Practice Nurse (Apn)

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate has a minimum of 2 years experience with SUD populations in either outpatient or hospital setting
• Must be licensed to practice as APN in State of New Jersey
• Certifications for practice as PMHNP
• DEA License with Suboxone waiver; will consider applicants who are willing to obtain
• Must be CPR certified
• Ability to self-direct, manage schedule, and adhere to professional standards of conduct
• Complete documentation in accordance with applicable healthcare standards in a professional and timely manner

Responsibilities

• Partial Care (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and Outpatient (OP) substance abuse treatment facility is currently seeking a PMHNP to work on a per diem basis 2-3 days per week, as needed, and possibly full-time in the future.
• This position will provide psychiatric/medical services for patients with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders along with medication management
• This position is responsible for assisting in the overall medical quality management of the facility
• Responsible for the appropriate evaluation and assessment of all clients, in conjunction with prescribing of clinically appropriate pharmacotherapy
• The PHMNP provides accurate and appropriate medication assisted therapies and subsequent monitoring
• Responsible for initial psychiatric evaluation within 72 hours of admission and assessment of pre-existing conditions or conditions present in response to post-acute withdrawal
• Provide medication reconciliation for new clients who bring medications in with them
• Responsible for performing History and Physical evaluations upon client intake
• Responsible for administering injectable Vivitrol as needed
• Ensures all documentation completed accurately and within 24 hours of patient visits
• Consistent communication with clinical staff to ensure continuity of care
• Responsible for the education of clients pertaining to psychopharmacology and medication assisted therapies as well as medication and narcotic use/misuse interactions and contra-indications
• Prescribes and monitors appropriate medications for clients within the facility in accordance with all policy, procedures, and state and federal regulatory standards
• Participates in all scheduled interdisciplinary team meetings
• Evaluates client’s histories and physicals, risk factor assessment, ordering of therapeutic and diagnostic tests
• Provides referrals for any issues identified throughout the course of the initial evaluation or ongoing care, and subsequently collaborates with any providers issuing care to the clients
• Consult with the Medical Director on cases that are beyond the scope of qualification of PMHNP
• Ensure consistent and collaborative communication with other health professionals for effective delivering of services to clients
• Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures

Benefits

Pay: $90.00 - $120.00 per hour based on experience

Part-time, flexible schedule, opportunity for full time with additional facilities opening up in the near future

Partial Care (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and Outpatient Substance abuse treatment facility is currently seeking a PMHNP to work on a part time basis, as needed, and possibly full-time in the future. This position will provide psychiatric/medical services for patients with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders along with medication management. This position is responsible for assisting in the overall medical quality management of the facility.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the appropriate evaluation and assessment of all clients, in conjunction with prescribing of clinically appropriate pharmacotherapy. The PHMNP provides accurate and appropriate medication assisted therapies and subsequent monitoring.
• Responsible for initial psychiatric evaluation within 72 hours of admission and assessment of pre-existing conditions or conditions present in response to post-acute withdrawal.
• Responsible for performing History and Physical evaluations upon client intake
• Responsible for administering injectable Vivitrol as needed
• Ensures all documentation completed within 24 hours of patient visits.
• Consistent communication with clinical staff to ensure continuity of care.
• Responsible for the education of clients pertaining to psychopharmacology and medication assisted therapies as well as medication and narcotic use/misuse interactions and contra-indications.
• Responsible for accurate and timely documentation in the Electronic Medical Records system.
• Prescribes and monitors appropriate medications for clients within the facility in accordance with all policy, procedures, and state and federal regulatory standards
• Responsible for providing outpatient care to clients showing a change or decline in mental status, chronic or urgent medical conditions.
• Participates in all scheduled interdisciplinary team meetings

. Evaluates client’s histories and physicals, risk factor assessment, ordering of therapeutic and diagnostic tests.

• Provides referrals for any issues identified throughout the course of the initial evaluation or ongoing care, and subsequently collaborates with any providers issuing care to the clients.
• Consult with the Medical Director on cases that are beyond the scope of qualification of PMHNP.
• Interprets Mantoux test. Ensure consistent and collaborative communication with other health professionals for effective delivering service to clients.
• Flexibility; facility needs the ability to get current medications continued and ordered on the same day that a client is admitted

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Qualifications:

• Ideal candidate has a minimum of 2 years experience with SUD populations in either outpatient or hospital setting
• Must be licensed to practice as APN in State of New Jersey
• Certifications for practice as PMHNP
• DEA License with Suboxone waiver; will consider applicants who are willing to obtain
• Ability to self-direct, manage schedule, and adhere to professional standards of conduct.
• Complete documentation in accordance with applicable healthcare standards in a professional and timely manner.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $90.00 - $120.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Client’s appointments will be scheduled during PC clinical hours (9am-3:30pm)
• Preferably 1 day per week on site. Minimum of 1x/month on site.
• Virtual all other days
• Ability to put in medication orders on the weekend when needed for new clients

Work setting: In-person, Outpatient, Telehealth

License/Certification:

• APN License in NJ (Required)
• PMHNP Certification (Required)

Work Location: One location

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $90.00 - $120.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine
• Primary Care
• Psychiatry

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person
• Outpatient
• Telehealth

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Englewood, NJ 07631: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Nurse Practitioner (Preferred)

Work Location: In person