Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner

Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Medical
Location: Hammonton, NJ 08037
Work Setting: Onsite Office/Hospital
Schedule: 8:15 AM 4:15 PM (1-hour unpaid lunch); weekend overtime availability required
Position Type: Full-Time

Position Overview
Ancora Psychiatric Hospital is seeking an experienced Medical APN to provide medical care to an inpatient psychiatric population. Note: This is a Medical APN role, not a Psychiatric APN role candidates whose primary background is as a PMHNP (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) may not meet the requirements.

Key Responsibilities
• Conduct comprehensive physical assessments; provide medical evaluation and treatment
• Prescribe and manage treatments per applicable laws/regulations and facility policy
• Provide ongoing health maintenance and medical management
• Participate in patient admissions, medical evaluations, and treatment planning
• Monitor patients' medical conditions and respond to changes in health status
• Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, and the multidisciplinary treatment team
• Provide medical follow-up and continuity of care
• Document assessments, treatments, and progress accurately and timely
• Promote patient safety and quality of care

Candidate Profile
Experienced Medical APN with an adult health background, able to independently perform physical assessments, provide medical treatment, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team serving an inpatient psychiatric population.

Required Qualifications
• Current, valid APN certification/license (NJ Board of Nursing, appropriate category)
• Current, valid RN License
• Current New Jersey CDS License
• Current U.S. DEA Registration
• Current ANCC Certification
• Current CPR Certification
• Adult Health certification/experience preferred
• Experience providing medical care to adult patients preferred