Psychiatric Advanced Nurse Practitioner (part-time)

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, Newark

Nov 16, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Psychiatric Advanced Nurse Practitioner (part-time)
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Medical (Clinical) - Nurse Practitioner
Department	NJMS-Medicine-Infectious Disease
Overview	New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences ( RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state-at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives. Rutgers RBHS is an anchor institution that boasts locations in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for the Department of Medicine/Division of Infectious Diseases within the New Jersey Medical School. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is a licensed independent practitioner who works collaboratively with the care team to provide psychiatric, and substance use services to persons living with or affected by HIV at the Infectious Disease Practice in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations, nursing practice standards of care, clinical and DHHS guidelines. Responsibilities include but are not limited to assessment and diagnosis, formulation of treatment plans, medication management, letters in support of gender-affirming treatment, patient education, and referrals for continuity of care, all in accordance with statutes, regulations and protocols regulating the profession. Additionally, the APN will be responsible for assisting clinic operations, serve as a key mental health resource for medical and social service staff in the clinic, and maintain flexibility to work some evening hours as needed. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Functions independently to perform age-appropriate history for patients. Consults with collaborating psychiatrist and/or Medical Director as appropriate when patient's presentation falls outside established guidelines. Provides crisis intervention, physical and psychosocial examination of clinic patients in need of psychiatric services. Serves as psychiatric clinical expert and resource for the practice, focused on quality of care and safety of patients with mental illness. Integral member of multidisciplinary team composed of physicians, registered nurses, medical case managers, patient navigators, and certified medical assistants. Participates in the review and development of specific policies, procedures, and practice guidelines related to mental health. Participates in departmental, hospital and/or system-level committees and task forces as a representative of the department, and the practice as requested.
Position Status	Part Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	09S
Position Salary	61,761.50 (20 hours/week)
Annual Minimum Salary	140269.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	161816.00
Annual Maximum Salary	184841.00
Standard Hours	40.00
Union Description	HPAE 5089
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview. Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Successful completion of a Masters level Nurse Practitioner Program with a Specialty in Psychiatric Nursing. At least five years of experience as a nurse in a clinical setting.
Certifications/Licenses	Licensed as a Registered Nurse, Advanced Practice Nurse in the state of New Jersey. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner/Certification. Must maintain BLS (CPR).
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Excellent assessment skills are essential. Must exhibit cultural sensitivity to working with diverse populations. Excellent organizational and communication skills. Demonstrated computer skills with Microsoft Office components.
Preferred Qualifications	Prior experience working with adult populations with HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases, as well as substance abuse care and treatment and LGBTQ+ health-related concerns, including gender-affirming mental health care.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	23ST0917
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Newark (RBHS)
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details

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