Psychiatric Advanced Nurse Practitioner (part-time) - Rutgers University : Job Details

Position DetailsPosition InformationRecruitment/Posting Title Psychiatric Advanced Nurse Practitioner (part-time) Job Category Staff & Executive - Medical (Clinical) - Nurse Practitioner Department NJMS-Medicine-Infectious Disease OverviewNew Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedicaland Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state-at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.Rutgers RBHS is an anchor institution that boasts locations in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise.Posting SummaryRutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for the Department of Medicine/Division of Infectious Diseases within the New Jersey Medical School. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is a licensed independent practitioner who works collaboratively with the care team to provide psychiatric, and substance use services to persons living with or affected by HIV at the Infectious Disease Practice in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations, nursing practice standards of care, clinical and DHHS guidelines. Responsibilities include but are not limited to assessment and diagnosis, formulation of treatment plans, medication management, letters in support of gender-affirming treatment, patient education, and referrals for continuity of care, all in accordance with statutes, regulations and protocols regulating the profession. Additionally, the APN will be responsible for assisting clinic operations, serve as a key mental health resource for medical and social service staff in the clinic, and maintain flexibility to work some evening hours as needed.Among the key duties of this position are the following:* Functions independently to perform age-appropriate history for patients.* Consults with collaborating psychiatrist and/or Medical Director as appropriate when patient's presentation falls outside established guidelines.* Provides crisis intervention, physical and psychosocial examination of clinic patients in need of psychiatric services.* Serves as psychiatric clinical expert and resource for the practice, focused on quality of care and safety of patients with mental illness.* Integral member of multidisciplinary team composed of physicians, registered nurses, medical case managers, patient navigators, and certified medical assistants.* Participates in the review and development of specific policies, procedures, and practice guidelines related to mental health.* Participates in departmental, hospital and/or system-level committees and task forces as a representative of the department, and the practice as requested.Position Status Part Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement FLSA Exempt Grade 09 Position Salary 61,761.50 (20 hours/week) Annual Minimum Salary 140269.00 Annual Mid Range Salary 161816.00 Annual Maximum Salary 184841.00 Standard Hours 40.00 Union Description HPAE, Local 5089 Payroll Designation PeopleSoft BenefitsRutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABPQualificationsMinimum Education and Experience* Successful completion of a Masters level Nurse Practitioner Program with a Specialty in Psychiatric Nursing.* At least five years of experience as a nurse in a clinical setting.Certifications/Licenses* Licensed as a Registered Nurse, Advanced Practice Nurse in the state of New Jersey.* Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner/Certification.* Must maintain BLS (CPR).Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities* Excellent assessment skills are essential.* Must exhibit cultural sensitivity to working with diverse populations.* Excellent organizational and communication skills.* Demonstrated computer skills with Microsoft Office components.Preferred Qualifications* Prior experience working with adult populations with HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases, as well as substance abuse care and treatment and LGBTQ+ health-related concerns, including gender-affirming mental health care.Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Special ConditionsPosting DetailsPosting Number 23ST0917 Posting Open Date Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Newark (RBHS) City Newark State NJ Location DetailsPre-employment ScreeningsAll offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.Immunization RequirementsUnder Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity StatementIt is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* * Do you have successful completion of a Masters level Nurse Practitioner Program with a Specialty in Psychiatric Nursing?* Yes* No* * Are you licensed as a Registered Nurse, Advanced Practice Nurse in the state of New Jersey?* Yes* NO* * Do you have current BLS (CPR) certification?* Yes* No* * Do you have at least five years of experience as a nurse in a clinical setting?* Yes* NoApplicant DocumentsRequired Documents* Resume/CV* Certifications/Licenses* CPR CertificationOptional Documents* Cover Letter/Letter of Application