Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric

Curana Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited earning potential

Autonomy of practice

CME support

Data-driven tools & AI solutions

Work-life balance with PTO

Job summary

Curana Health is seeking an experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to deliver high-quality geriatric behavioral health services across SNF, LTC, AL, and IL communities.

Join a mission-driven team that supports professional growth and work-life balance, with autonomous practice and data-driven tools to improve resident outcomes.

Qualifications

• PMHNP with ANCC certification; licensed Nurse Practitioner in the state of practice.
• Active DEA license; BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program; valid NP license in state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct rounds and manage psychiatric care within SNF, LTC, AL, and IL settings.
• Coordinate care with attending physicians, consulting specialists, referral sources, and facility staff.
• Assess and manage residents' mental health needs and medical histories.
• Order and interpret labs and tests; develop treatment plans for mental and physical health.
• Prescribe medications and administer treatments; provide injections as needed.
• Educate patients and families on medications, care plans, and preventive mental health practices.
• Collaborate with teams to address acute psychiatric and medical needs promptly.

Skills

PMHNP practice

DEA license

BLS/ACLS

Education

PMHNP ANCC Certification

NP License (State)

Job description

At Curana Health, we're on a mission to radically improve the health, happiness, and dignity of older adults—and we're looking for passionate people to help us do it.

As a national leader in value-based care, we offer senior living communities and skilled nursing facilities a wide range of solutions (including on-site primary care services, Accountable Care Organizations, and Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans) proven to enhance health outcomes, streamline operations, and create new financial opportunities.

Founded in 2021, we've grown quickly—now serving 200,000+ seniors in 1,500+ communities across 32 states. Our team includes more than 1,000 clinicians alongside care coordinators, analysts, operators, and professionals from all backgrounds, all working together to deliver high-quality, proactive solutions for senior living operators and those they care for.

Ranked #147 on the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies, we're just getting started. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact on the senior healthcare landscape, you're in the right place—and we look forward to working with you.

For more information about our company, visit CuranaHealth.com.

Summary

At Curana Health, we’re reimagining how seniors receive compassionate, comprehensive psychiatric care. We are seeking an experienced and mission-driven Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) 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 is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of adults and older adults while enjoying a supportive environment and true work-life balance.

As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Curana Health, you’ll help shape the future of geriatric behavioral health care. You’ll work alongside a collaborative, multidisciplinary care team to deliver personalized psychiatric services, ensuring continuity of care across the post-acute and long-term care continuum. Your expertise will empower residents, support families, and improve outcomes for an underserved population.

Essential Duties & 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 for mental and physical health.
• 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.

What We Offer

We know that caring for seniors takes more than just medical expertise—it takes support, tools, and opportunities to grow. That’s why Curana offers:

• Unlimited earning potential with competitive compensation models.
• Autonomy of practice backed by strong clinical and administrative support.
• Cutting-edge care model that empowers you to transform senior healthcare.
• Data-driven tools & AI solutions to better understand and manage patient needs.
• Streamlined communication with smart texting and modern tech platforms.
• Professional development, including CME support
• Quality incentives with bonuses tied to patient outcomes and care excellence.
• Work-life balance supported by generous paid time off.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, 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 Curana Health’s full benefits package. Part-time employees may be eligible for limited benefits as applicable.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program and 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.

This role requires travel to and from one or more assigned facilities. Depending on the amount of travel required, Curana may in future determine that a valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and an acceptable driving record are required. If so, you will be provided with thirty (30) days notice of this requirement. From that time forward, please be advised that Periodic motor vehicle (MVR) checks may be conducted as a condition of, and/or for, continued employment.

We’re thrilled to announce that Curana Health has been named the 147thfastest growing, privately owned company in the nation on Inc. magazine’s prestigious Inc. 5000 list.Curana also ranked 16thin the "Healthcare & Medical" industry category and 21stin Texas.

This recognition underscores Curana Health’s impact in transforming senior housing by supporting operator stability and ensuring seniors receive the high-quality care they deserve.