Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner PMHNP

VHS Recruitment; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekday schedule

Full benefits

Flexible work environment

Impactful role

Collaborative team

Job summary

Vital Healthcare Solutions is seeking a flexible Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide behavioral health medication management to residents in skilled nursing and residential settings. The role involves travel to different facility locations and adapting to changing assignments to support geriatric mental health.

The PMHNP will evaluate, diagnose, and manage treatment plans, collaborating with facility staff and families to ensure compassionate, patient‑centered care.

Qualifications

• Active PMHNP certification and applicable state licensure.
• Experience in psychiatry or behavioral health; geriatric/long‑term care preferred.
• Excellent clinical judgment and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel up to one hour from home.
• Adaptable, dependable and team oriented.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management for residents in long‑term care facilities.
• Assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions in geriatric patients.
• Develop and adjust individualized treatment plans based on assessments.
• Monitor medication effectiveness and potential side effects.
• Collaborate with facility staff and families to support quality patient care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with standards.
• Travel to assigned facilities as needed and adapt to changing schedules.

Education

PMHNP certification

State licensure

Job description

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Position Overview

Vital Healthcare Solutions is seeking a flexible, compassionate, and adaptable Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide behavioral health medication management to residents in skilled nursing facilities and other residential type settings. This floating role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults while working in a supportive, collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate has a passion for geriatric mental health, embraces variety in their workday, and is comfortable traveling to different facility locations based on patient care needs. Assignments may require travel of up to one hour from home, although many locations may be closer. Flexibility, dependability, and a willingness to adapt to changing assignments are essential to success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing behavioral health care to residents in long-term care facilities.
• Assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions in the geriatric population.
• Develop and adjust individualized treatment plans based on clinical assessments and patient response.
• Monitor medication effectiveness, potential side effects, and overall treatment outcomes.
• Collaborate with facility staff, physicians, interdisciplinary care teams, residents, and families to support quality, patient-centered care.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and comply with applicable regulatory and professional standards.
• Travel to assigned facilities as needed and seamlessly adapt to changing schedules, locations, and coverage needs.
• Demonstrate a flexible, team-oriented approach while maintaining a high standard of compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Active Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification and applicable state licensure.
• Experience in psychiatry or behavioral health required; experience with geriatric populations and long-term care settings strongly preferred.
• Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to one hour from home to assigned facilities.
• Highly adaptable, dependable, and comfortable working across multiple locations.
• A genuine passion for improving the behavioral health and quality of life of older adults.

Schedule and Benefits

• Monday–Friday schedule with no weekends or on-call responsibilities.
• Full benefits package.
• Flexible work environment with variety in daily assignments.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the behavioral health of the geriatric population.
• Collaborative team environment focused on compassionate, quality patient care.

If you are a dedicated PMHNP who enjoys variety, values flexibility, and is passionate about geriatric behavioral health, we invite you to join our team and help improve the lives of residents in long-term care communities.