What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner - Psych position at Wellness Solutions Geriatrics?
Company Description
Company:
Wellness Solutions Geriatrics is the southeast's premier provider of professional, medical and psychiatric support services to Long Term Care facility residents. Our Nurse Practitioners, Physician’s Assistants, Psychiatrists, Psychologists and Licensed Clinical Social Workers work in close collaboration with the medical and nursing staff of our Long Term Care facilities to provide the highest level of personalized health care services during on-site visits. Our caring professionals have extensive experience in meeting the challenging health care needs of the elderly population.
Mission Statement:
In the provision of exceptional psychiatric and medical services to residents of Long Term Care facilities, assisted living facilities, in-patient hospitals, and independent living homes, Wellness Solutions Geriatrics will exemplify the gold standard of care.
Job Description
Wellness Solutions Geriatrics has an exciting opportunity for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Nurse Practitioner of another specialty with psych experience with interest to provide psychiatric services in the Glasgow, KY area. Ideal candidate would be a PMHNP or NP with psych experience. You will be working in close collaboration with the interprofessional team at our LTC facilities providing on-site care. If you are looking for a position which offers you flexibility and a work/life balance within a family-owned organization, then this might be the perfect fit for you. WSG will provide you with training and support so that you can work more autonomously.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) Responsibilities
- Psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis and treatment recommendations
- Cognitive and executive function testing
- Documentation of treatment goals and response to treatment
- Psychotropic medication management
- Document appropriate diagnosis for psychotropic medication use.
- Assess and reduce polypharmacy issues
- Provide behavioral recommendations
- Obtain informed consent on all psychotropic medications prescribed
Our provider compensation system is incentive based and rewards providers who practice as guided by CMS. Compensation rate is based on location of services provided and level of experience. Employees are paid during training, which can range from 3-6 weeks depending on employee experience.
Our full-time employee benefits package includes:
- Paid health and dental insurance
- Paid medical malpractice insurance & paid workers compensation insurance
- 6 paid holidays per year
- 5 paid days off accrued every six months
- 1 paid day to use for CEU completion per year (after the first year of full-time employment)
Qualifications
- Masters of Science in Nursing
- RN and APN licenses in KY (non-KY licensees will need to apply for and obtain KY licensure)
- Board certification
- PMHNP or NP with psych experience (required)
- Long-term care or Geriatric experience
- DEA license (not required for application, but must be obtained before hired)
Additional Information
Please submit your CV along with your application.
No third party or locum tenens please.
Wellness Solutions Geriatrics
www.WellnessSolutionsUs.com