What are the responsibilities and job description for the NURSE PRACTITIONER INTERN position at PREFERRED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF NEW JERSEY?
Job Description
Job Description
If you are looking to make an impact by helping others, then Preferred Behavioral Health Group is the place for you! By joining our award-winning team, you will become part of the premier behavioral health organization in New Jersey. PBHG is a dynamic and innovative non-profit organization that was proudly named one of " THE BEST PLACES TO WORK IN NEW JERSEY " for 2024 by NJBIZ! Our mission is to change lives and save lives across the state of New Jersey through a Trauma Informed Care culture.
Our staff is at the core of everything we do. We are dedicated to building a diverse team where employees feel a sense of belonging and are valued for their individual contributions. We encourage staff development and embrace a growth mindset. If you are interested in pursuing an exciting and rewarding career while being part of a recognized “ Best Place to Work ”, please submit your resume today for consideration!
Job Title : Nurse Practitioner Intern
Location : 700 Airport Road, Lakewood New Jersey 08701
Position Type : FFS
Job Description / Summary
Performs varied psychiatric nursing services for outpatient clients, including responsibilities related to physical exams and medication management.
Responsibilities
- Conducts initial and subsequent psychiatric assessments in which provider evaluates, diagnoses, prescribes, and administers medication under the supervision of collaborative physician.
- Provides education on medication needs, dosage, administration, and potential adverse reactions to clients and guardians.
- Works effectively with the full spectrum of diagnosis disorders.
- Demonstrates clinical facility in psychotropic medication use, side effects and indications for psychiatric intervention, in children, adolescents (if a child prescriber) and adults.
- Initiates and evaluates diagnostic tests.
- Monitors client’s response to prescribed medication by demonstrating ability to identify changes and precipitants in the status of maladaptive symptoms and level of functioning.
- Conduct drug utilization evaluation and monitoring to inform the prescribing process.
- Provides recordkeeping in an accurate and timely manner including up-to-date individual record of all medications, including nonprescription and non-psychoactive medications, prescribed for, and used by the person served including
name of medication, dosage, frequency, instructions for use, and the prescribing professional shall be documented.
Competencies
Trauma informed approach to care
Ability to work effectively within a team environment
Coordinate services with multiple departments across the agency
Qualifications
o Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey
o Completion of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program
o Current NJ Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) Certificate
o DEA Certificate eligible in the State of NJ
