Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric

Curana Health•Joplin, MO

About The Position

Curana Health is seeking an experienced, mission-driven Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide mental health care to adults and older adults in skilled nursing facilities, long-term care, assisted living, and independent living communities. The role supports continuity of personalized psychiatric care across the post-acute and long-term care continuum, working with a collaborative, multidisciplinary team to support residents and families and improve outcomes. The position offers autonomy backed by 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. A valid driver's license, current auto insurance, and an acceptable driving record may be required in the future depending on travel needs, with 30 days' notice; periodic motor vehicle checks may then be conducted as a condition of continued employment.

Requirements

Graduate 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 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 obtain 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 needed.
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

Unlimited earning potential with competitive compensation models.
Autonomy of practice backed by clinical and administrative support.
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-time employees are eligible for the full benefits package; part-time employees may be eligible for limited benefits.