Geriatric Psych Nurse Practitioner opportunity in NW NH just east of Montpelier, VT - 216940

• 10- bed voluntary short stay inpatient unit for older adults (65years old and up) struggling with mental health concerns.
• Designed and staffed to treat the needs associated with aging in a caring and sensitive environment, this unit is a 'referral in' center for New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Massachusetts, and beyond.
• Our interdisciplinary team consisting of a psychiatrist, gerontologists, registered nurses, licensed nursing assistants, social workers, and recreational therapists, provides a holistic patient-centered approach that attends to the mental, physical, and psychosocial aspects of the individual.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS: Current license as a Registered Nurse in the state of NH, current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Practitioner (APRN) ; Board certified Psychiatric Mental Health (PMHNP-BC) preferred, Federal DEA licensure, basic Life Support (BLS) certified.

About the Area:

Located on the edge of the White Mountain National Forest, the area sits along the Connecticut River at the mouth of the Ammonoosuc River. You're surrounded by beautiful terrain and mountains, state and national parks, wildlife habitat, and public recreation. The area is known for its covered bridges, beautiful fall foliage and Lupine Festival. Named as a top 10 Rural County to live in, the Appalachian trail runs through at least 10 towns in Grafton County. This is also ski country, with several down hill ski centers in the area, as well as opportunities for cross country skiing and snow tubing. No sales tax!