Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner #BD-713-02
Job Summary
Occupation
Nurse Practitioner
Specialty
Psychiatric-Mental Health
Degree Required
MSN/MSRN
Position Type
Full-Time
Locums/Travel
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Long-Term Care/Facility
Location
Woodbury, New Jersey, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
9/26/24
Adelphi is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide services at a facility in Woodbury, New Jersey. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will offer comprehensive psychiatric care to elderly and infirmed patients at a long term care facility.
Job Quick Facts:
• Ref#: BD-713-02
• Specialty: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
• Job Type: Contract
• Location: Woodbury, NJ
• Facility Type: LTC facility
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Period: Oct 10, 2024 - Feb 28, 2025
• Coverage Type : Clinical + Call
• Shift/Call Schedule: 24-hr shifts
- 1 days/week (Mandatory)
- And on-call as needed
• Patient Demographic: Geriatrics (Age: 70-101)
• No. of Visits: 4-6 per week
• Rate: $90 - $100/hr
Requirements:
• Active NJ license
• BC/BE
• DEA
• Experience in long term care facilities preferred
Responsibilities:
• Provide routine and consultative psychiatric services to residents ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Notify the Facility Administrator or Director of Nursing of any changes in services affecting residents.
• Evaluate all new admissions with psychiatric diagnoses or on psychiatric medications.
• Conduct evaluations for residents diagnosed with psychiatric conditions, Alzheimer's, or dementia.
• Provide grief counseling for residents and staff on an as-needed basis.
• Work towards achieving the lowest effective medication dosage.
• Other duties as assigned by management