Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Geriatric & Long-Term Care

Essen Health Care

Hackensack (NJ)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Essen Health Care is seeking a compassionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our interdisciplinary team. You will provide psychiatric consults and assessments in long-term care and acute settings, coordinating with psychiatrists, primary care, social workers, and nursing staff.

The role emphasizes medication management, behavioral plans, patient education, and collaboration to improve outcomes for vulnerable populations.

Qualifications

Active NP license required.
DEA license required.
CPR certification (BCLS/BLS) required.
Minimum 6 months of long-term care or skilled nursing facility experience.
EMR familiarity with Sigma/Visual/PCC preferred (training provided).

Responsibilities

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