Nurse Practitioner - Psych

Wellness Solutions Geriatrics; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid health and dental insurance

Paid medical malpractice insurance

Paid days off

Paid holidays

Paid day for CEU completion

Job summary

Wellness Solutions Geriatrics in Bowling Green, KY, is looking for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) to provide comprehensive psychiatric care to our geriatric patients. The role involves psychiatric evaluations, treatment documentation, and managing medication guidelines. Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Nursing and valid RN/APN licenses in Kentucky.

Incentive-based compensation and hands-on training provided, along with paid health and dental insurance, paid holidays, and opportunities for CEU completion.

Qualifications

• Masters of Science in Nursing required.
• RN and APN licenses in Kentucky are mandatory.
• Board certification needed for the position.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and diagnosis.
• Perform cognitive and executive function testing.
• Document treatment goals and patient responses.
• Manage appropriate diagnoses for medication use.
• Assess polypharmacy issues and obtain informed consent.

Skills

Psychiatric evaluation

Cognitive testing

Documentation skills

Medication management

Informed consent practices

Education

Masters of Science in Nursing

RN and APN licenses in KY

Board certification

Job description

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Wellness Solutions Geriatrics is a leading provider of medical, psychiatric, and supportive services to patients in long-term care facilities, assisted living facilities, inpatient hospitals, and independent living homes. We seek a qualified NP to deliver comprehensive psychiatric care to our geriatric population.

Responsibilities

• Psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis and treatment recommendations
• Cognitive and executive function testing
• Documentation of treatment goals and response to treatment
• Document appropriate diagnosis for psychotropic medication use
• Assess and reduce polypharmacy issues
• Obtain informed consent on all psychotropic medications prescribed

Compensation and Training

Compensation is incentive-based and follows CMS guidelines. Employees receive pay during a 3-6 week training period, depending on experience.

Benefits

• Paid health and dental insurance
• Paid medical malpractice insurance and paid workers compensation insurance
• 6 paid holidays per year
• 5 paid days off accrued every six months
• 1 paid day to use for CEU completion per year (after the first year of full-time employment)

Qualifications

• Masters of Science in Nursing
• RN and APN licenses in KY (non-KY licensees will need to apply for and obtain KY licensure)
• Board certification
• PMHNP or NP with psych experience (required)
• Long-term care or geriatric experience
• DEA license (not required for application, but must be obtained before hired)