"Advanced Practice Nurse"

Position Summary

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse for the Department of Psychiatry within New Jersey Medical School.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Performs in an expanded nursing role and has responsibility for meeting the psychiatric and substance use needs of patients.
• Conducts comprehensive assessments and exams and produces complete and timely documentation in the electronic medical record. Prescribes medications when clinically indicated.
• Maintains a friendly, warm and compassionate attitude toward patients. Employs a harm reduction philosophy for substance-using patients and contributes to an atmosphere of empathy and respect for all patients.
• Administers depot injections as clinically indicated.
• Helps to de-escalate crisis situations and manage interpersonally difficult situations.
• Conducts case conferencing and in-service training to the mobile team and participates in clinical trainings along with other CARE Center and COE staff as requested.

Minimum Education and Experience

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Position requires standing, walking, sitting and using hands and arms 2/3 of the time. Also talking and hearing is required 2/3 of the time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Position requires working in a community setting. Occasional work in a fast-paced, high pressure office environment with moderate noise. Must be able to cooperate with a broad spectrum of staff. Must be able to manage crisis situations and help de-escalate volatile interpersonal situations.