Advanced Practice Nurse

Position Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse for the Behavioral Research & Training Institute within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.

The primary purpose of the Advanced Practice Nurse position is to serve as an expert in the advanced nursing care. The APN functions collaboratively with physician of protocol for prescriptive practice and works collaboratively within the treatment team to provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and assessment services. The APN demonstrates competency according to the American Nurses Association Advanced Practice Standards and credentialing body.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Demonstrates a commitment to maintain the standard of clinical practice adapted by the American Nurses Association and ensures that nursing care meets the national standards for the Clinical Nurse Specialist.
• Engages in collaborative practice with the physician of protocol for prescriptive practice.
• Consults with physicians, psychiatrist, and other clinical staff members as necessary.
• Diagnoses health and developmental problems.
• Formulates and implements an appropriate plan of treatment for patients in own caseload, and participates with treatment team, in the development of treatment plans on shared patients.
• Assists in the development of protocols for specific psychiatric patient population.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
• Demonstrates a commitment to facilitate and support personal professional growth through utilization of effective communication techniques with an emphasis on customer satisfaction.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Master's Degree in Nursing.
• At least two (2) years of nursing experience required preferably as an Advanced Practice Nurse.
• Must have prescriptive ability.

Equipment Utilized

Computer (Microsoft Office)

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Position requires standing 2/3 of the time, walking to 2/3 of the time, requires sitting 1/3 of the time, use of hands to finger, handle or feel 2/3 of the time, reach with hands and arms, 1/3 of the time, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 1/3 of the time, talk or hear over 2/3 of the time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic). Subject to unpredictable situations, patient crises, both medical and psychiatric. Occasionally exposed to patients exhibiting assaultive behaviors. Exposure to bloodborne pathogens that requires use of personal protective equipment. May be exposed to varying or extreme temperatures.