(Archived) Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse

The Family Guidance Center of Warren County is a private not for profit agency dedicated to improving the quality of life of children and adults affected by problems related to mental illness, substance abuse, family conflict or emotional adjustment. More information about FGCWC can be found at our website: [Register to View] ; we can also be found on Face Book at Family Guidance Center and YouTube at Family Guidance Center of Warren County

JOB TITLE: Advanced Practice Nurse
STATUS: Part-Time (Non- Exempt 18 hours/week)
REPORTS TO: Medical Director and collaborating staff psychiatrist of Family Guidance Center

Nature of Work
Excellent opportunity for a highly skilled professional to work at a respected, established Behavioral Health agency with a collaborative, positive organizational culture.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Master’s degree in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing from an accredited University
• ANA clinical nurse specialist certification
• Current New Jersey License for RN and APN
• 2 years post bachelors experience in a community behavioral health setting providing mental health evaluations, medication monitoring and education, and behavioral health counseling

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Evaluate, diagnose and provide treatment to Center clients:
• Develop comprehensive holistic behavioral health assessments for children, adolescents, adults, older adults and clients with behavioral health disorders; involve family members as indicated.
• Develop individual and family focused treatment plans which are goal directed; involve family members as indicated; treatment plans will include management of physical and mental health problems; re-evaluate plans as needed and at intervals specified in Center procedures.
• Prescribe medication in accordance with his/her license and the Center’s formulary; this does not include prescribing controlled dangerous substances.
• Provide medication evaluation and management services including medication counseling and education, psychoeducation to assigned clients and family caregivers.
• Order and evaluate diagnostic tests.
• Coordinate treatment and formal treatment planning with other medical practitioners, FGC staff and other behavioral health treatment providers.
• Complete psychiatric evaluations and treatment progress notes in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Administer injectable medications as prescribed
• Manage medication prior authorizations when necessary
• Work cooperatively with agency medical staff, including back-up coverage and medication renewal requests as needed.
• Record keeping within Center’s electronic health record system
• Adhere to Center policies and procedures regarding sample medication inventory.
• Function as the agency Infection Control Officer, which requires implementing protocols and leading a yearly agency-wide infection control training.

2. Assist medical staff in the development and implementation of performance improvement activities; participate in other performance improvement activities as needed.

3. Assume responsibility for professional development, meeting licensure requirements, and
maintaining credentials through continuing education activities.

4. Maintain a current collaborating agreement with a Center staff psychiatrist (or designee)
who is readily available at all times through electronic communications, for the purpose of
consultation; meet face to face on a regular basis with collaborating physician for case
review.

5. Other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits: paid time off
EOE/M/F/V/D