Geriatric Psychiatric NP — Independent, Flexible Schedule

Pelorus Elder & Behavioral Health; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

4 weeks PTO

CME days with stipend

Job summary

Pelorus Elder & Behavioral Health is expanding and seeks a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to perform consults in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. The role emphasizes autonomy with strong multidisciplinary support, and involves mostly ambulatory care with limited administrative duties.

Candidates should hold PMHNP certification and NJ APRN license, with PA PMHNP acceptable in NJ. On-site position offering competitive FT compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Active NJ APRN license and NJ DEA.
• PMHNP certification required; PA PMHNP acceptable in NJ.
• Experience prescribing and monitoring psychotropic medications preferred; training available.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and follow-up psychiatric consults in select facilities.
• Manage 11–16 daily patient encounters depending on mix of new vs. follow-up cases.
• Produce minimal, one-page progress notes; no routine H&P or discharge summaries.
• Participate in a telephone-based on-call schedule (about 1 weeknight per 7, <1 weekend/month).
• Work with three psychiatrists; receive ongoing support while maintaining autonomy.

Skills

English communication

EHR proficiency

Education

NJ APRN license

PMHNP certification

NJ DEA

Job description

Pelorus Elder & Behavioral Health is expanding and seeks a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to perform consults in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. The role emphasizes autonomy with strong multidisciplinary support, and involves mostly ambulatory care with limited administrative duties.

Candidates should hold PMHNP certification and NJ APRN license, with PA PMHNP acceptable in NJ. On-site position offering competitive FT compensation and comprehensive benefits.