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Atlantic Health System

Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatry, Per Diem - Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center

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A Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner provides mental health and nursing care to patients with psychiatric disorders, medical organic brain disorders or substance abuse problems. Diagnoses mental illness, develops treatment plans and prescribes medications. Teaches patient's family about the patient's condition. Works at hospitals with dedicated mental health unit, fully dedicated psychiatric hospital or in independent practice working from nursing homes and physicians' offices.

$138,921 / year median in New Jersey

+17% projected growth

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Atlantic Health is Seeking a Per Diem Nurse Practitioner for Psychiatry in Newton, New Jersey Atlantic Health, one of New Jersey's largest non-profit healthcare networks, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join the Department of Psychiatry at Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center. As a Nurse Practitioner for the Department of Psychiatry, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and crisis intervention services. The ideal candidate should possess at least 2 years of psychiatric experience, however new graduates are welcome to apply. In this position, the NP will have the flexibility to choose the number of shifts they wish to undertake, along with the option to work inpatient, outpatient, or a combination of both settings. Joining the Department of Psychiatry at Atlantic Health means becoming a part of a large and supportive team, providing access to educational and training opportunities encompassing various treatment modalities and clinical populations across the Atlantic Health System. Graduated from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in New Jersey ANCC certified ACLS and BLS certification required 2 years of psychiatry experience preferred Strong work ethic and a team player who can work independently