Nurse Practitioner Team Lead in Alexandria, Louisiana at MDB Health Services

MDB Health Services Overview

MDB Health Services provides medical and psychiatric services to residents in long-term care facilities across Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Texas. As the region’s largest LTC healthcare provider, we are proud to have an exceptional team of physicians, nurse practitioners, and therapists dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care. For more than 13 years, we have built a strong reputation among both clinicians and long-term care communities by going above and beyond to help facilities provide the best possible healthcare to their residents while remaining people-first in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and Supervise: Assist Director with oversight of a team of Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, providing clinical leadership and support.
• Clinical Oversight: Ensure the highest quality of care through ongoing case reviews, mentorship, and clinical guidance.
• Limited Patient Care: Provide direct psychiatric assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans for patients with mental health conditions. May require floating and frequent travel.
• Collaboration: Work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care and foster a positive work environment.
• Training & Development: Mentor and train other Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, ensuring professional growth and adherence to best practices.
• Quality Improvement: Help implement and monitor quality improvement initiatives to ensure the best outcomes for patients.

Qualifications:

• Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with a valid license.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working as a Psychiatric NP, with prior leadership or supervisory experience and previous nursing home experience preferred.
• Strong clinical knowledge in mental health assessments and medication management
• Ability to lead by example and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be self-motivated, organized and have great attention to detail.
• Ability and willingness to travel