Job Description
Reporting to the Program Manager, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides advanced clinical nursing care and acts as a key primary care resource for geriatric patients within a specialized mental health setting. Working independently within the full scope of NP practice, the NP delivers comprehensive assessments, evidence-based interventions, and expert triage services for older adults with complex mental health, cognitive and medical needs.
Duties
- Conduct intake assessments, including medical/psychiatric history, mental status exams, and medication reconciliation.
- Determine program eligibility and complete admissions in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Develop initial care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Coordinate patient flow, triage referrals, and maintain accurate EHR documentation.
- Liaise with community providers to ensure continuity of care.
- Create and implement discharge plan...