Psychiatric NP for SNF & Long-Term Care

Essen Health Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Essen Health Care is seeking a compassionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our team, delivering comprehensive psych care to residents in long-term care and acute settings. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide high-quality care across multiple New York locations.

This role requires an active NP license, DEA, CPR, and a minimum of six months in long-term care or skilled nursing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility (hospital/outpatient experience also considered).
• Active and unrestricted NP license.
• DEA license required.
• CPR certification (BCLS/BLS).
• Master’s degree in Nursing (NP) or graduation from an accredited NP program.
• Preferred experience in Psychiatry; EMR familiarity with Sigma, Visual, PCC (training provided).
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric consults for residents in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities.
• Conduct mental health assessments for depression, anxiety, dementia-related behaviors, schizophrenia, and mood disorders.
• Evaluate cognitive status and behavioral symptoms.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications; 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.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Master's degree in Nursing (NP) or NP program graduation

Tools

Sigma EMR

Visual EMR

PCC EMR

Job description

Essen Health Care is seeking a compassionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our team, delivering comprehensive psych care to residents in long-term care and acute settings. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide high-quality care across multiple New York locations.

This role requires an active NP license, DEA, CPR, and a minimum of six months in long-term care or skilled nursing.