What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psych Nurse Practitioner - Shreveport position at MDB Health Services?
MDB Health Services Overview
MDB provides medical and psychiatric services to residents in long-term care facilities (LTCs) in Mississippi, Louisiana and Arkansas. We are the largest healthcare provider in LTC in the region, and we have an outstanding team of physicians, nurse practitioners, and therapists.
We have been providing services in LTC settings for over 12 years, and we have a very strong reputation among both clinicians and LTCs.
Key Responsibilities
In this role you will travel to various nursing homes to provide Cognitive Behavior Assessments and fill in Psychiatric Services in the North MS area. This includes:
MDB provides medical and psychiatric services to residents in long-term care facilities (LTCs) in Mississippi, Louisiana and Arkansas. We are the largest healthcare provider in LTC in the region, and we have an outstanding team of physicians, nurse practitioners, and therapists.
We have been providing services in LTC settings for over 12 years, and we have a very strong reputation among both clinicians and LTCs.
Key Responsibilities
In this role you will travel to various nursing homes to provide Cognitive Behavior Assessments and fill in Psychiatric Services in the North MS area. This includes:
- Cognitive Behavior Assessments
- Conducting thorough psychiatric evaluations and assessments.
- Developing and implementing personalized treatment plans based on patient needs.
- Offering psychotropic medication management, including prescribing and monitoring medications.
- Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to ensure patient care.
- Maintaining accurate medical documentation in line with regulatory standards.
- Participating in clinical research initiatives when applicable.
- Providing education and support to patients and their families regarding mental health conditions and treatments.
- Master’s degree in Nursing with a specialization in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing (or equivalent).
- Current Nurse Practitioner license in specified location.
- Familiarity with medical documentation practices and occupational health principles is a plus.
