The Psych Nurse Practitioner (APN) or Physician Assistant utilizes a patient-centered coordinated care model, demonstrating competencies in leadership, direct clinical practice, consultation/collaboration, coaching/guiding, research, and ethical decision-making. The

APN / PA

works collaboratively with the practice/hospital team to assess, plan, and implement care for individuals with health and safety needs. APN must have PMHNP certification, PA must have psych training.

No Weekends Required No Holidays Required On-Call Commitment Required Qualifications:

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

1. Graduate of an

NLN/AACN

accredited nursing program. 2. Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. 3. Maintains clinical competencies through continuing education and clinical practice. 4. Experience in a relevant patient care setting (or as regulations dictate). 5. National Provider Identifier (NPI). 6. Prescriptive authority through CDS and DEA registration according to New Jersey state law. 7. Collaborative agreement with physicians on staff. 8. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 9. Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

1. NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License. 2. Advance Practice Nurse License. 3. BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification. 4. Board certified by AANP or ANCC. Licenses and Certifications 5. Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.

Required Qualifications Education:

Successful completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the AMA Council on Medical Education.

Licensure & Certifications:

Current, unrestricted Physician Assistant License. Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).

Skills & Abilities:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency with computer platforms, including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite. AHA Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.