Nurse Practitioner Geriatric Psychiatry

Job Summary and Responsibilities

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Geriatric Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner to join our growing team. In this role, you will provide comprehensive psychiatric care to our senior patients within our inpatient hospital setting. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.

The Opportunity :

Monday - Friday daytime schedule

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 and adjust treatment plans as needed.

Provide education and support to patients and their families.

Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.

Document all patient encounters accurately and efficiently in the electronic health record.

Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the overall success of the program.

Maintain current knowledge of best practices in geriatric psychiatry.

Benefits :

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Make a meaningful impact on the lives of senior patients.

Job Requirements

Qualifications :

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.

Current and valid Arkansas APRN license (or eligible to obtain).

National certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).

Experience working with geriatric patients in a psychiatric setting is preferred .

Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Proficiency in electronic health record documentation.

Where You'll Work

CHI St. Vincent , a regional health network serving Arkansas is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4500 coworkers, 1000 medical staff and 500 volunteers we consistently receive praise for care advancements.

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our employee well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work / life balance.

We offer the following benefits to support you and your family :

Free Premium Membership to our Care@Work program to help employees with child care pet care senior caregivers housekeepers & more.

Health / Dental / Vision InsuranceFlexible spending accounts

Voluntary Protection : Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft

Adoption Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Assistance for career growth and development

Matching 401(k) and 457(b)

Retirement Programs

Wellness Programs

Pay Range

$45.39 - $68.10 / hour

We are an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.