Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric

Curana Health•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

Curana Health is seeking an experienced, mission-driven Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide psychiatric care to adults and older adults in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF), Long-Term Care (LTC), Assisted Living (AL), and Independent Living (IL) communities. The role supports continuity of care across the post-acute and long-term care continuum and works with a collaborative, multidisciplinary care team to provide personalized psychiatric services. The position offers autonomy of practice with clinical and administrative support, data-driven tools and AI solutions, modern communication platforms, professional development and CME support, quality incentives, and paid time off. The role requires travel to and from one or more assigned facilities. Curana may later require a valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and an acceptable driving record, with 30 days’ notice.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
ANCC certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
Active DEA license.
BLS and ACLS certification.
Current Nurse Practitioner license in the state of practice.
Ability to travel to and from one or more assigned facilities.

Responsibilities

Conduct patient rounds and manage psychiatric care in SNF, LTC, AL, and IL settings.
Coordinate care with attending physicians, consulting specialists, referral sources, and facility staff.
Assess and manage residents’ mental health needs, perform physical exams, 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.

Benefits

Competitive compensation models with unlimited earning potential.
Autonomy of practice with clinical and administrative support.
Data-driven tools and AI solutions, smart texting, and modern technology platforms.
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.
Full benefits package for eligible full-time employees; limited benefits may be available to part-time employees, as applicable.