Psych Nurse Practitioner (Nursing Home)

Essen Healthcare; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Essen Healthcare is seeking a compassionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join their team in Hackensack, New Jersey. The NP will deliver comprehensive psychiatric care, assess mental health conditions, prescribe medications, and collaborate with healthcare providers to enhance patient outcomes. The ideal candidate has a Master’s in Nursing, an NP license, and at least 6 months of experience. This role offers the opportunity to significantly impact patient lives within a supportive, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience in long-term care or skilled nursing.
• Active and unrestricted NP license is mandatory.
• DEA license required for practice.
• CPR certification (BCLS/BLS) is needed.
• Master’s degree in Nursing or graduation from an accredited NP program.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric consults in skilled nursing and long-term care.
• Conduct mental health assessments for various conditions.
• Evaluate cognitive status and behavioral symptoms.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

Skills

Psychiatric assessment

Medication management

Collaboration with healthcare teams

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

Active NP license

DEA license

CPR certification (BCLS/BLS)

Job description

Overview

At Essen Health Care, we care for that!

As the largest privately held multispecialty medical group in the Bronx, we provide high-quality, compassionate, and accessible medical care to some of the most vulnerable and under-served residents of New York State. Guided by a Population Health model of care, Essen has five integrated clinical divisions offering urgent care, primary care, and specialty services, as well as nursing home staffing and care management. Founded in 1999, our over 20-year commitment has fueled an unwavering dedication toward innovating a better healthcare delivery system. Essen has expanded from a single primary care office to an umbrella organization offering specialties from women’s health to endocrinology, from psychiatry to a vast array of other specialties. All clinical services are offered via telehealth or in-person at over 35 medical offices and at home through the Essen House Calls program.

Essen Health Care is the place Where Care Comes Together! We are looking for the most talented and effective individuals to join our rapidly growing company. With over 1,100 employees and 400+ Practitioners, we care for over 250,000 patients annually in New York City and beyond. From medical providers to administration & operational staff, there is a career here for you. Join our team today!

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our dynamic team. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in delivering comprehensive Psych care to patients, working closely with an interdisciplinary team in both long-term care and acute settings.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while growing professionally within a supportive, mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric consults for residents in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities
• Conduct mental health assessments for conditions including depression, anxiety, dementia-related behaviors, schizophrenia, and mood disorders
• Evaluate cognitive status and behavioral symptoms
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications and monitor effectiveness and side effects
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, primary care providers, social workers, and nursing teams
• Develop behavioral management plans to improve quality of life and reduce hospitalizations
• Provide counseling and education to patients, families, and caregivers

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility (Hospital/outpatient office experience will also be considered)
• Active and unrestricted NP license
• DEA license required
• CPR certification (BCLS/BLS)
• Master’s degree in Nursing (NP applicants) or Graduation from an accredited NP program
• Preferred: Experience in Psych (training available if not)
• Preferred: Familiarity with EMR systems (e.g., Sigma, Visual, PCC – training provided)
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills

Equal Opportunity Employer

Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.