Geriatric Psychiatric NP — Impactful Care in Senior Living

Curana Health; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Disability coverage

Malpractice coverage

UpToDate access

CME support

PTO + holidays

Job summary

Curana Health is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our geriatric behavioral health team across SNF, LTC, AL, and IL settings. You will deliver comprehensive psychiatric care, collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care teams, and ensure continuity of care across post-acute and long-term care.

The role requires travel between facilities and a patient-focused, compassionate approach to older adults.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Psychiatric Care and Rounding: Conduct patient rounds and manage psychiatric care within SNF, LTC, AL, and IL settings.
• Collaborative Care Coordination: Partner with attending physicians, consulting specialists, referral sources, and facility staff to ensure comprehensive, coordinated care.
• Patient Evaluation and Management: Assess and manage the mental health needs of residents, perform physical exams, and gather complete medical histories.
• Diagnostics and Therapeutics: Order and interpret lab and diagnostic tests, make preliminary diagnoses, and develop effective therapeutic care plans.
• Medication and Treatment Management: Prescribe and administer medications and treatments; provide injections as necessary.
• Patient and Family Education: Educate patients and families on medications, care plans, and preventive mental health practices.
• Acute Care Collaboration: Work alongside physicians and facility teams to address acute psychiatric and medical needs promptly and effectively.

Skills

Psychiatric care

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

PMHNP program graduation

Job description

Curana Health is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our geriatric behavioral health team across SNF, LTC, AL, and IL settings. You will deliver comprehensive psychiatric care, collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care teams, and ensure continuity of care across post-acute and long-term care.

The role requires travel between facilities and a patient-focused, compassionate approach to older adults.