Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution · Des Moines, IA · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
Clinical Care
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and mental health assessments for LTC residents
- Develop, implement, and adjust individualized treatment plans
- Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications in accordance with Medicare and LTC best practices
- Implement and document Medicare-compliant gradual dose reduction (GDR) strategies
- Monitor and treat chronic mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and dementia-related behavioral disturbances
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams—nursing, medical providers, social services, rehabilitation, and facility leadership
- Complete accurate documentation of assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes using the electronic medical record (EMR) system
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Work closely with nursing, social services, rehabilitation, and medical providers to ensure coordinated psychiatric care
- Participate in care plan discussions, facility meetings, and case collaborations as needed
Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain complete and timely documentation using electronic medical records (EMR)
- Follow ethical, professional, and regulatory guidelines for psychiatric documentation and care delivery
Facility Partnership
- Build strong, professional relationships with facility staff and leadership
- Serve as a psychiatric resource and trusted partner for supporting residents’ mental and emotional needs
Why Choose Deer Oaks?
- Work-Life Balance
- Flexible scheduling
- No evenings, weekends, or on-call
- Autonomy in organizing your daily workflow and caseload
- Professional Growth
- APA-accredited CEUs at no cost
- Annual stipend for continuing education units
- Ongoing clinical support, mentorship, and consultation
- Geriatric-specific psychiatric training and specialty resources
- Robust administrative support
- Dedicated teams for billing, collections, credentialing, insurance, and scheduling
- Employer coverage of 50% of Liability insurance premiums
- Competitive compensation model
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
About Deer Oaks
- Focused exclusively on behavioral health in long-term care since 1992
- Enhance the emotional well-being and quality of life of residents through compassionate, clinically excellent behavioral health services