Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatry, Per Diem - Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center

JobID: 33869

Category: Adv Prac(NPrac/PhyAs/CNS/CRNA)

JobSchedule:

Posted Date: 2026-10-27T13:02:18+00:00

JobShift:

Minimum Salary (Hourly Rate): 61.180000

Responsible for working alongside physicians and facilitating advanced primary and specialty nursing services. Provides general and preventative care for children and adults, perform check-ups, treat illnesses, order lab tests, and prescribe medication.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and comprehensive mental health assessments.
• Diagnose psychiatric conditions using criteria.
• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the patient and care team.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications in accordance with scope of practice.
• Provide ongoing medication monitoring and patient education.
• Collaborate with clinicians, mental health assistants, and other professionals to ensure coordinated care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Respond to psychiatric emergencies and participate in crisis intervention when necessary.
• Provide consultation and education to team, patients, and families regarding mental health issues.
• Adhere to all organizational policies, clinical protocols, and regulatory requirements.

Other duties as assigned