Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

MTC Care; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MTC Care is looking for a healthcare professional to conduct clinical assessments and provide treatment protocols in long-term care facilities. The role includes closely working with collaborating psychiatrists, managing medications, and providing virtual education to facility staff. Ideal candidates will have experience in clinical assessments, and be adept in Electronic Health Records systems. This position is crucial for enhancing patient care and requires excellent collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical assessments and behavioral medications.
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team.
• Proficient in Electronic Health Records systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct live and interactive clinical assessments.
• Provide treatment protocols and medication management.
• Consult with facility staff on nursing practice and psychopharmacology.

Job description

• Conduct live and interactive clinical assessments of patients, providing treatment protocols, prescribing or recommending behavioral medications and providing medication management in long term care facilities
• Work closely with our collaborating psychiatrists where required by state law or independently but within an interdisciplinary team including other nurse practitioners, psychologists, clinical pharmacists and physicians
• Complete patient notes in our Electronic Health Records system
• Virtually provide in-service education at facilities; participate in staff meetings as needed
• Provide consultation to facility staff on nursing practice and psychopharmacology including writing orders for medications, as appropriate
• Participate in case reviews, consultations and utilization review
• Respond to urgent calls from the facility and facilitate problem-solving