Advanced Practice Nurse

Job Details

Job Location

Cape Atlantic Youth ACT (Northfield location) - Northfield, NJ

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

Graduate Degree

Job Category

Nurse

The APN will complete medication audit (weekly). Provide consultation, as needed. Assess the physical condition of the youth under the direction of the Psychiatrist and integrate findings into the youth's treatment plan. Provide education and support to direct care milieu staff on the administering of medications and possible side effects, under the direction of the Psychiatrist.

Monitor medication and provide medication education to youth and family. Attend treatment team meetings. 24/7 availability as needed.

The Assertive Community Treatment program serves youth ages 5-20 in Atlantic and Cape May Counties. The Program provides intensive and immediate access to treatment services and supports in youth and family’s home and community. A multidisciplinary mobile team is tailored to each youth and their family and through a family centered approach will focus on crisis stabilization and assisting the youth with improving functioning and symptomology of mental health and emotional concerns. Interventions will assist with enhancing family functioning and overall stability in the family home.

Hours:

Full time, varies with on call coverage as needed

Full time benefits include:

• 3.2 weeks of PTO in first year

• Health insurance, vision, dental & life insurance benefits

• 9 Agency-paid holidays

• 403(b) employee participation and employer match

  Education/Experience:

  Current New Jersey Advanced Practice Nursing license plus one year of direct care nursing experience with children.

  Legacy Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.