**New Jersey Mentor** **,** **a part of the Sevita family** **,** provides Residential and Treatment Foster Care services to youth who may be facing out-of-home placements, transitioning back into the family home or independent living alternatives, or involved in the juvenile justice system. Through our personalized programming, we help youth gain stability, comfort and confidence to overcome all challenges and live well. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, join our mission-driven team and experience a career well lived. **Nurse Practitioner- Relief** **Position covering youth program in South, Central and Northern areas of New Jersey** **$82/hour** Do you love providing great nursing care, knowing you are making a difference in people’s lives? As a Nurse Practitioner, you will provide total nursing care to patients under the direction of a physician. + Interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and interpret the patient’s clinical problems and health care needs record physical findings and formulate a plan and prognosis based on the patient’s condition + Discuss the case with physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan; submit health care plan and goals of the patient for periodic review and evaluation by physician + Ensure that current and complete medical records and reports are in accordance with regulatory and corporate standards, including medication administration records and physicians’ orders + Educate patients and/or families about preventive care, medical issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications + Recommend drugs or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures + Administer prescribed medications according to established guidelines and approved nursing techniques; provide documentation for all medications given + Participate in quality and process improvement activities to improve individual care and related system **_Qualifications:_** + Master’s degree in Nursing with a current NJ state RN license + Three years of related experience + psychiatric advanced practical nurse, in affiliation with a New Jersey board - certified child / adolescent psychiatrist + DEA approval to prescribe controlled substances + Successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program and current approval by the joint Board of Medical Examiners and Board of Nursing to perform medical acts + Self-motivated and detail-oriented with ability to multi-task + Excellent communication and analytical skills + Reliable, responsible, and caring nature + Commitment to the company’s mission and values **_Why Join Us?_** + Complex work adding value to the organization’s mission alongside a great team of coworkers + Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities **We have meaningful work for you – come join our team –** **_Apply Today!_** **Join Our Team** If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, we encourage you to join New Jersey Mentor’s mission of helping everyone live a full and happy life. Apply today and start your journey toward a rewarding career well-lived. _As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law._