Psych Nurse Practitioner- Inpatient Geriatrics
OleskyAssociates
Posted: February 3, 2016
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Quick Summary
A Psych Nurse Practitioner inpatient geriatrics role in Massachusetts, with a focus on providing high-quality patient care and supporting the well-being of elderly patients.
Required Skills
Job Description
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
• Internists, Pediatricians
• OB/Gyns
• Emergency Medicine
• Psychiatrist
• Nurse Practitioners
• Hospitalist
• Dermatologist
• Oncology / Radiology
• 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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