Geriatric Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner
US-AR-HOT SPRINGS
commonspirit_providers
Req #: 503412
Type: Day
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Overview: CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4,500 coworkers, 1,000 medical staff, and 500 volunteers, we consistently receive praise for care advancements. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community. CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our team member well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance. Responsibilities: As our Geriatric Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner, you will join our growing team at CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs, playing a pivotal role in delivering comprehensive psychiatric care to our senior patient population within our inpatient hospital setting. Every day you will provide expert clinical care to our senior patients, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, patient-centered outcomes. You will be instrumental in ensuring our senior patients receive compassionate, specialized support tailored to their unique needs. To be successful in this role, you will be a dedicated and experienced Nurse Practitioner with a passion for geriatric mental health, strong diagnostic skills, and a commitment to working within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team. In your role, you will: * Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, including medical history, mental status examinations, and psychosocial evaluations. * Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including medication management, psychotherapy, and other therapeutic interventions. * Monitor patient progress continuously and adjust treatment plans as needed to ensure optimal recovery. * Provide essential education and emotional support to both patients and their families throughout the treatment process. * Collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary team to ensure highly coordinated and comprehensive care. * Document all patient encounters accurately and efficiently in the electronic health record while maintaining current knowledge of best practices in geriatric psychiatry. * Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the overall success of the program. * We are offering a Monday through Friday daytime schedule, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package. * Join a mission-driven organization that values your expertise and supports your commitment to improving the mental health and well-being of our senior community. Qualifications: Required: * Certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant * Active or eligible license in the state of Arkansas * Current AHA Basic Life Support certification Preferred: * 2+ years previous experience as an Advanced Practice Provider or Registered Nurse working with geriatric populations
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