Geriatric Psychiatry
In this exciting Nurse Practitioner role, you'll enjoy job autonomy while also being a vital member of a supportive and capable team that will help you pave a path to a successful and bright future. Here, your input and ideas are welcomed and will make a meaningful difference, helping shape the future of our company and the industry as a whole. As part of the MediTelecare family, you will receive an attractive, competitive hourly wage, and a comprehensive benefits package, including a company provided Employee Assistance Program.
What You’ll Do
Conduct live and interactive clinical assessments of patients, providing treatment protocols, prescribing or recommending behavioral medications, and providing medication management in long-term care facilities
Work closely with our collaborating psychiatrists where required by state law or independently but within an interdisciplinary team, including other nurse practitioners, psychologists, clinical pharmacists, and physicians
Document patient interactions and clinical notes in our Electronic Health Records system to ensure seamless communication and continuity of care
Provide in-service education at facilities; participate in staff meetings as needed
Provide expert consultation to facility staff on nursing practices and psychopharmacology, including writing orders for medications, as appropriate
Participate in case reviews, consultations, and utilization review
Respond to urgent calls from the facility and facilitate problem-solving
What We Offer
Competitive compensation- Top 1% base salary with generous RVU bonus structure
Comprehensive benefits package
Access to additional support services via company-provided Employee Assistance Program
Continuing education stipend
Clinical supervision
Access to a robust clinical support team
Malpractice insurance coverage
Reduced administrative burden
Comprehensive training and onboarding
Patient-first culture
Qualifications
Advanced practice nursing degree from an accredited college/university
Valid NP license for the state in which you practice or in the process of obtaining it (may be asked to obtain multi-state licensure)
State-controlled substance license or in the process of obtaining it; DEA certificate or in the process of obtaining it
Hold a collaborative agreement or attestation with a physician in accordance with the regulations of the state in which you practice
Able to meet the credentialing requirements of MediTelecare and your assigned facilities
Able to become credentialed with Medicare and Medicaid, and other payers as necessary
Geriatric and/or psychiatric experience preferred