Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric
About The Position
Curana Health is seeking an experienced, mission-driven Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide psychiatric care to adults and older adults in Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long-Term Care, Assisted Living, and Independent Living communities. The role focuses on delivering personalized mental health services and continuity of care across the post-acute and long-term care continuum, in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. The position requires travel to and from one or more assigned facilities. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner assesses and manages residents’ mental health needs, conducts rounds, performs physical examinations, obtains medical histories, orders and interprets diagnostic tests, develops therapeutic care plans, and prescribes and administers medications and treatments. The practitioner also educates residents and families and collaborates with physicians and facility teams on acute psychiatric and medical needs. Curana Health describes its care model as offering autonomy supported by clinical and administrative resources, data-driven tools and AI solutions, modern communication technology, professional development including CME support, quality incentives, and paid time off. Full-time employees are eligible for the company’s 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 certification.
- Current Nurse Practitioner license in the state of practice.
Responsibilities
- Conduct patient rounds and manage psychiatric care in Skilled Nursing Facility, 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 when 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.
- Autonomy of practice with 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.
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Job Type
Full-time
