Geriatric Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Hebrew SeniorLife Norfolk County, Massachusetts, US

About the Role

Provides psychiatric consultation and ongoing treatment for adult and geriatric patients in long-term care, post-acute, and assisted living settings. Evaluates patients, recommends medications and treatment, supports safe disposition, and collaborates with primary care and multidisciplinary teams. Documents visits, contributes to quality improvement, and may educate staff and families and supervise nurse practitioner students.

Responsibilities

  • Provides psychiatric consultation and ongoing treatment for adult and geriatric patients in long-term care, post-acute, and assisted living settings.

Qualifications

  • Nurse Practitioner license
  • Board Certified Psychiatric Mental HealthNP (PMHNP) preferred
  • Experience in geriatric psychiatry or long-term care setting preferred

Required Skills

psychiatric evaluation medication management care coordination multidisciplinary collaboration documentation

Keywords

geriatric psychiatric nurse practitioner long-term care post-acute

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