Geriatric Mental Health Specialist

Company: Curana Health
Location: Davenport
Posted on: September 26, 2024

Job Description:

Job SummaryCurana Health is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our healthcare team, providing specialized mental health services to residents in senior living facilities.Job Responsibilities

• Provide on-site psychiatric assessments and medication management to patients in skilled nursing, assisted living, and other long-term care facilities.
• Coordinate care with attendings, consults, referral sources, and staff.
• Perform physical exams, obtain complete medical history, and record findings.
• Order appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
• Interpret and integrate data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan.
• Order/administer medication and injections as deemed medically necessary.
• Instruct patients/family regarding medications, post-admission care, and treatments.
• Educate patients regarding health and illness prevention.
• Collaborate with physicians in managing acute needs of patients.Requirements
  • Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
  • ANCC certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
  • DEA license.
  • BLS & ACLS certified.
  • Current State license.About Curana HealthCurana Health is a provider of value-based primary care services for the senior living industry. We are committed to improving the health, happiness, and dignity of senior living residents. We support a balanced work-life with job fulfillment for all our employees.

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