Geriatric Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job Description

Geriatric Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Location: Catawba, Virginia
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (No weekends, holidays, or on-call duties)

Position Overview

We are seeking a certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with geriatric psychiatry experience to join our dynamic healthcare team. The Geriatric Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will work alongside attending psychiatrists, medical staff, and a full interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive psychiatric care for older adults with acute and chronic mental health conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, and manage the psychiatric care of geriatric inpatients.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, internal medicine physicians, psychologists, social workers, and nursing staff to ensure holistic patient care.
• Monitor patients’ progress, adjust treatment plans as necessary, and coordinate care for those requiring Acute Medical Management (AMM).
• Perform physical assessments as needed, though this is rarely required.
• Provide medication management, ensuring safe and effective pharmacological interventions.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation in compliance with hospital policies, Joint Commission, and CMS standards.
• Participate in case discussions, team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) certification is required.
• Must hold a valid and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Virginia.
• Experience working in geriatric psychiatry or inpatient psychiatric settings preferred.
• Strong ability to work within an interdisciplinary team and provide compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and clinical decision-making skills.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $72.00 - $76.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Psychiatry

License/Certification:

• PMHNP (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Catawba, VA 24070 (Required)