Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner in Elizabeth, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner

Location: Trinitas Behavioral

Department Name: Trinitas Behavioral

Req #: 48241

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $120,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for performing duties independently following established and standardized procedures and methods referring questionable situations to physician. The NP provides primary health care through assessment, diagnosis, clinical judgment and management to restore, maintain and improve the health status of patients. The PMHNP role will cover child partial hospital and adolescent residential program. The PMHNP is responsible for completing psychiatric evaluations and medication follow-up appointments for children and adolescents.

Job Qualifications, Certifications, and Licensures:

Master’s degree in Nursing required Registered Professional Nurse with current NJ state license APN License CDS and DEA CPR certification PMHNP Certification Two years of work experience as an APN

Schedule:

40 hours M-F 8:30a-5p

Essential Functions:

Psychiatric evaluation and medication management for children and adolescents