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

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

Required:

1. Master''s degree in Nursing or related area.

2. Current state Nurse Practitioner license.

Preferred:

1. 5 or more years experience in Nursing or relevant area.