Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric
About The Position
Curana Health is seeking an experienced, mission-driven Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide high-quality mental health support to adults and older adults in skilled nursing facilities, long-term care, assisted living, and independent living communities. The role supports compassionate, comprehensive psychiatric care and continuity across the post-acute and long-term care continuum, in collaboration with a multidisciplinary care team. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner conducts rounds, evaluates and manages residents’ mental health needs, performs physical examinations, obtains medical histories, orders and interprets diagnostic tests, develops care plans, and manages medications and treatments. The role also includes educating residents and families, coordinating with physicians and facility staff, and responding collaboratively to acute psychiatric and medical needs. Travel to and from assigned facilities is required. Curana Health offers clinical and administrative support, practice autonomy, data-driven tools and AI solutions, modern communication platforms, professional development and CME support, quality incentives, and paid time off. Benefits listed include medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) with company match; company-paid short- and long-term disability; malpractice coverage; and an UpToDate subscription. Full-time employees are eligible for the full benefits package; part-time employees may be eligible for limited benefits.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- ANCC certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
- Active DEA license.
- BLS and ACLS certifications.
- Current Nurse Practitioner license in the state of practice.
Responsibilities
- Conduct patient rounds and manage psychiatric care in skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living, and independent living settings.
- Coordinate care with attending physicians, consulting specialists, referral sources, and facility staff.
- Assess and manage residents’ mental health needs, perform physical examinations, and gather complete medical histories.
- Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests, make preliminary diagnoses, and develop therapeutic care plans for mental and physical health.
- Prescribe and administer medications and treatments, including injections as necessary.
- Educate patients and families about medications, care plans, and preventive mental health practices.
- Collaborate with physicians and facility teams to address acute psychiatric and medical needs.
- Travel to and from one or more assigned facilities.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation models with unlimited earning potential.
- Professional development, including CME support.
- Quality incentives with bonuses tied to patient outcomes and care excellence.
- Generous paid time off.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability.
- Comprehensive malpractice coverage.
- UpToDate subscription for clinical decision support.
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Job Type
Full-time
