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Olesky Associates

Psych Nurse Practitioner- Inpatient Geriatrics

Olesky Associates, Shirley, New York, United States, 11967


Psych Nurse Practitioner- Inpatient Geriatrics

Full-timeOlesky Associates, Inc. has been in the placement/recruiting industry for three decades. We offer an extensive array of services, ranging from physician placement to practice and hospital brokering. Our Search Consultants located in our home office in Massachusetts utilize a state-of-the-art computer network and database that allows instant access to all of the information necessary for mutually beneficial placements throughout the country.The Psych NP will provide direct clinical service to patients including Intake and Discharge Assessments, Medication Management, and Follow-up. Responsibilities include:Evaluate the physiological, neurological, and psycho-pharmacological status of the program's clients.Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medication.Complete AIMS testing every three to six months on residents receiving antipsychotic medication.Be involved in quality improvement activities and other administrative activities.Help to develop programming as needed by the medical director.Collaborate with nursing/social services staff if a significant change in status occurs and on an ongoing basis.Provide ongoing education to patients, family members, and team members on psychiatric illnesses and medications.Participate in utilization review, peer review, and quality management programs.Coordinate and foster collaborations with community agencies and hospitals in the care, treatment, and services of patients.Provide supervision and consultation to other disciplines as assigned.Schedule: Monday – Friday Work Week (No nights or weekends). Light telephone call (shared with Docs/NP’s 6 PM – 11 PM). Excellent salary and benefits package.Contact Jerome at Olesky Associates for more information. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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