Psych Nurse Practitioner- Inpatient Geriatrics

Olesky Associates; Shirley (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent salary and benefits package

Job summary

A healthcare recruiting company in Massachusetts is seeking a qualified Psych Nurse Practitioner for inpatient geriatrics. The role involves direct patient care, including assessments and medication management, with a focus on geriatric patients. This full-time position offers an excellent salary and benefits, works Monday through Friday without nights or weekends, and includes shared light telephone call. Join a skilled team and contribute to quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience with geriatric patients is essential.
• Must be licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in Massachusetts.
• Strong organizational and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical service including patient assessments.
• Evaluate and prescribe psychotropic medications.
• Engage in quality improvement and patient education.

Skills

Patient education

Medication management

Psychiatric assessment

Collaboration with healthcare teams

Education

Master's degree in Nursing or related field

Job description

Psych Nurse Practitioner- Inpatient Geriatrics

• Full-time

Olesky Associates, Inc. has been in the placement / recruiting industry for three decades.

We offer an extensive array of services, ranging from physician placement to practice and hospital brokering.

Our Search Consultants located in our home office in Massachusetts utilize a state-of-the-art computer network and database that allows instant access to all of the information necessary for mutually beneficial placements throughout the country.

This technology, combined with our personal attention and expert screening of each candidate, has made our agency extremely successful in the placement of all specialties, including:

• Family Practitioners
• OB/Gyns
• Hospitalist
• All medical specialties
• All surgical specialties
• LCSW / LICSW/ LMHC / BCBA

Psych NP- Geriatric Behavioral Health Division

The Psych NP will provide direct clinical service to patients including Intake and Discharge Assessments, Medication Management and Follow up

Evaluate the physiological, neurological, and psycho-pharmacological status of the program's clients. Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medication. Complete AIMS testing every three to six months on residents receiving antipsychotic medication.

Be involved in quality improvement activities, other administrative activities, and help to develop programming as needed by the medical director. Collaborate with nursing/social services staff if a significant change in status occurs and on an ongoing basis

Provide on‑going education to patients, family members and team members on psychiatric illnesses and medications.

Participate in utilization review, peer review and quality management programs. Coordinate and foster collaborations with community agencies and hospitals in the care, treatment and services of patients. Provide supervision and consultation to other disciplines as assigned.

Monday – Friday Work Week (No nights or Weekends)

Light Telephone Call (Shared with Docs/NP’s 6 PM – 11 PM)

Excellent Salary and benefits package

Contact Jerome at Olesky Associates for More Information

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