Geriatric PMHNP: Autonomous, Impactful Psychiatric Care

Curana Health; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited earning potential

Autonomy of practice

CME support

Job summary

Curana Health is seeking an experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our growing team and provide high-quality mental health support across Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF), Long-Term Care (LTC), Assisted Living (AL), and Independent Living (IL) communities.

This role emphasizes compassionate geriatric care, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and ongoing professional development within a value-based care framework.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited PMHNP program and ANCC certification.
• Active DEA license.
• BLS and ACLS certification.
• Current Nurse Practitioner license in the state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Psychiatric care and rounding in SNF, LTC, AL, and IL settings.
• Collaborative care coordination with attending physicians and facility staff.
• Patient evaluation and management of residents' mental health needs.
• Diagnostics and therapeutics: order/interpret tests and create care plans.
• Medication and treatment management including injections when needed.
• Patient and family education on medications and care plans.
• Acute care collaboration with physicians to address urgent needs.

Education

PMHNP Certification (ANCC)

Active DEA license

BLS and ACLS certification

Current NP license in state of practice

Job description

Curana Health is seeking an experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our growing team and provide high-quality mental health support across Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF), Long-Term Care (LTC), Assisted Living (AL), and Independent Living (IL) communities.

This role emphasizes compassionate geriatric care, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and ongoing professional development within a value-based care framework.