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Full-Time Psych Nurse Practitioner: Spravato & TMS Treatment Center

OASIS MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS MEDICAL LLC, Fairfield, NJ, United States


Oasis Mental Health Centers is actively seeking to onboard a

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners

for a

Full-Time Position

at our Fairfield Treatment Center.

Key Responsibilities:

Patient Assessment:

For new patients, you may be tasked with conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, including a review of medical and psychiatric history, to determine the appropriateness of Spravato and/or TMS treatment.

Treatment Planning:

Collaborate with the treatment team to develop individualized care plans, monitor treatment progress, and make adjustments as needed.

Administration of Spravato:

Oversee and administer Spravato (esketamine) treatments, ensuring adherence to REMS (Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy) program guidelines.

Monitoring and Follow-Up:

Closely monitor patients during treatment sessions for adverse reactions or side effects and provide follow-up care as necessary.

Patient Education:

Educate patients and their families on the risks, benefits, and expectations of Spravato therapy, as well as other therapeutic options.

Documentation:

Maintain accurate and thorough medical records, ensuring compliance with clinic protocols, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.

Collaboration:

Work closely with psychiatrists, therapists, and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated and comprehensive patient care.

Crisis Intervention:

Provide immediate interventions in the case of psychiatric emergencies or adverse reactions during treatment sessions.

Patient Advocacy:

Serve as an advocate for patient needs, ensuring respectful, compassionate, and confidential care.

Qualifications:

Education:

Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing (MSN/DNP) with a specialization in Psychiatry.

Licensure:

Active and unrestricted Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner license in NJ.

Certification:

Board Certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years of experience in psychiatric care. Experience with esketamine, ketamine, or other advanced treatments for depression preferred (but not required).

REMS Certification:

Must hold an active DEA registration within New Jersey to be eligible for REM's certification & prescribing.

Skills:

Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills, excellent communication abilities, and a compassionate approach to patient care.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with treatment-resistant depression and/or mood disorders.

Previous experience in a Spravato or TMS clinic.

Knowledge of current best practices and evidence-based psychiatric treatments.

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