Certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Active or eligible license in Arkansas
Current AHA Basic Life Support certification
2+ years experience with geriatric populations (preferred)
Strong diagnostic skills and commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments including medical history and psychosocial evaluations
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with medication management and psychotherapy
Continuously monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary
Provide education and emotional support to patients and families
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team for coordinated care
Document patient encounters accurately in electronic health records
Participate in quality improvement initiatives
Benefits
Monday through Friday daytime schedule
Comprehensive benefits package
Opportunity to work in a mission-driven organization
Support for improving mental health and well-being of the senior community
Full Job Description
Job Summary and 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.
Job Requirements
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
