Psychiatric NP for Skilled Nursing — Elevate Geriatric Care

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

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.