Nurse Practitioner

HealthDrive•Worcester, MA

1d•$130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

HealthDrive is currently seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP/APRN) to work Full-Time or Part-Time (2-5 days/week) in nursing facilities across the MetroWest, MA area (work available in Worcester, Northborough, and Natick). This position offers the opportunity for $130k+ for a full-time (5 days/week) provider, prorated based on schedule. HealthDrive delivers on-site behavioral health, primary care, dentistry, optometry, podiatry, and audiology services to residents in long-term care, skilled nursing, and assisted living facilities. Each specialty offered by HealthDrive is one that directly impacts the quality of daily life for the deserving residents we serve. HealthDrive connects patients in need of vital healthcare to doctors committed to dignity and excellence.

Requirements

Master’s Degree from an accredited college/university
State Professional Nurse Practitioner license
Board Certification required
Valid driver’s license
Ability to work independently on a daily basis
Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and organizational skills
Ability to use email, the internet, and to learn other healthcare related software

Responsibilities

Provide psychiatric med-management services to the residents of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and long-term care facilities within an assigned territory.
Monitor psychiatric medications for effectiveness, response of resident, and side effects.
Inform residents of potential side effects of psychiatric medications.
Recommend the initiation of any psychiatric medication deemed appropriate.
Complete AIMS testing every three months on residents receiving antipsychotic medication.
Monitor tapering of psychiatric medications according to federal regulations.
Recommend behavioral interventions to nursing staff.
Develop behavior plans as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Daily travel to skilled nursing facilities is required due to the mobile model treatment of patients.