What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner position at Partners?
Job Description:
We are looking for a responsible Nurse Practitioner to support the doctors’ work and actively facilitate patients’ recovery. You will apply medical techniques and principles under the direction of a physician. You will manage a diverse set of geriatric patients in nursing home facilities offering them psychiatric medicine management and therapy.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ mental health and their demands, aiming to fulfill them as well as possible
- Issue appropriate prescriptions and administer medicine under the supervision of the supervising psychiatrist
- Inform supervising psychiatrist about any problems or discrepancies that might arise
- Acquire and review patient histories identifying abnormal conditions
- Monitor patients’ progress and keep records of treatments or other medical events
- Work with the Nursing Home staff to address their residents' health concerns
- Conduct routine mental health evaluations
- Cultivate a climate of trust and compassion for the patients
- Comply strictly with medical care regulations and safety standards
- Collaborate effectively with team members and partnering facilities’ staff
Skills
- At least 1 year of Proven work experience as a Nurse Practitioner
- Knowledge of medical guidelines and procedures regarding examination, therapy and recovery
- Problem solving skills and ability to multi-task
- Caring and compassionate
- Team player with good communication skills
Experience in Psychiatry is a plus but not required. On the job training will be provided by the supervising psychiatrist
Partners In Hope Psychiatry employee benefits:
Flexible Schedule
401(K) with Matching
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance (BCBS)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Company-provided iPAD
DEA and License Fee Reimbursement
Continuing Education Credit
