Psychiatric NP for Skilled Nursing — Elevate Geriatric Care

Essen Healthcare; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Essen Healthcare in New York is seeking a compassionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) to deliver comprehensive psychiatric care in long-term and acute settings. The successful candidate will collaborate with a team of healthcare professionals to provide mental health assessments, manage medications, and support residents in skilled nursing facilities. An active NP license and at least 6 months of relevant experience are required. Join Essen, a dedicated organization that cares for over 250,000 patients annually, and make a meaningful impact in healthcare.

Formación

• Minimum of 6 months of experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility.
• Active and unrestricted NP license required.
• DEA license required.
• CPR certification (BCLS/BLS) needed.
• Preferred: Experience in Psych (training available if not).
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.

Responsabilidades

• Provide psychiatric consults for residents in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities.
• Conduct mental health assessments for conditions like depression and anxiety.
• Evaluate cognitive status and behavioral symptoms.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, primary care providers, and nursing teams.
• Develop behavioral management plans to improve quality of life.
• Provide counseling and education to patients and families.

Conocimientos

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management skills

Educación

Master's degree in Nursing

Graduation from an accredited NP program

Herramientas

EMR systems (e.g., Sigma, Visual, PCC)

Descripción del empleo

Essen Healthcare in New York is seeking a compassionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) to deliver comprehensive psychiatric care in long-term and acute settings. The successful candidate will collaborate with a team of healthcare professionals to provide mental health assessments, manage medications, and support residents in skilled nursing facilities. An active NP license and at least 6 months of relevant experience are required. Join Essen, a dedicated organization that cares for over 250,000 patients annually, and make a meaningful impact in healthcare.