Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric Part-Time

Curana Health•Georgetown, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Curana Health is seeking an experienced, mission-driven Psychiatric 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 focuses on delivering personalized psychiatric services and maintaining continuity of care across the post-acute and long-term care continuum. The nurse practitioner works with a collaborative, multidisciplinary care team to support residents and families and improve outcomes for an underserved population. The position involves 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 depending on travel needs, with 30 days’ notice. Periodic motor vehicle record checks may then be conducted as a condition of continued employment. Curana describes its work as improving the health, happiness, and dignity of older adults through value-based care. Founded in 2021, the company reports serving more than 200,000 seniors in over 1,500 communities across 32 states, with a team of more than 1,000 clinicians.

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 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 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.

Benefits

Competitive compensation models with unlimited earning potential.
Autonomy of practice supported by clinical and administrative resources.
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 as applicable.