What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practice Nurse, Department of Psychiatry - Rowan Virtua SOM position at Rowan University?
Advanced Practice Nurse, Department of Psychiatry - Rowan Virtua SOM
Job no : 500242
Work type : Regular Full-Time
Location : Mount Laurel, New Jersey
Categories : Faculty - School of Osteopathic Medicine
The Department of Psychiatry is seeking experienced Advanced Practice Nurses (APN) that is able to admit patients, make rounds, write orders for medication, diagnostic studies, devices, and consultations on inpatient psychiatric unit or provide services to patients scheduled at contracted agencies. Candidate will work collaboratively with staff nurses, social workers and other staff physicians and agency staff. Location and time of assignments to be mutually agreed upon. This is a non-tenured position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
Provides coverage at inpatient sites. Services to include psychiatric evaluation, medication management, restraints and staff consultation as required. Provides appropriate documentation of care including chart notes and completion of required / requested forms.
Provides additional coverage call for the Department's hospital contract. Coverage will be on-site face-to-face.
Must ensure the possession of a functioning phone at all times while on-call.
Must respond to any and all calls by telephone response within 15 minutes.
Must be available and respond to any and all or direct service to patients within one hour of being called for restraint, sentinel event, near-miss or any other clinical situation that requires face-to-face clinical care by an independent clinical practitioner.
Keeps abreast of agency, hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Submits appropriate billing information.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE :
Experience : One (1) year of experience as a practicing APN
Licensure : Unrestricted Licensed as an APN with the State of New Jersey with a current CDS and DEA.
Salary is competitive and is accompanied by a comprehensive benefits package.
Experience with diverse populations. Record of respect and openness towards people whose social and cultural background is different from one's own. Ability to recognize and manage one's behaviors and communication to create an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment within the department / organization.
NOTES :
- Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position
- This is a non-tenured position.
Advertised : Dec 30 2024 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close : Feb 28 2025 11 : 55 PM Eastern Standard Time
