Traveling Geriatric Psychiatric NP — Autonomy & Impact

Curana Health; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited earning potential

Autonomy of practice

CME support

Bonuses tied to patient outcomes

Work-life balance with PTO

Job summary

Curana Health is seeking an experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our team serving SNFs, LTC, AL, and IL communities. You will deliver high-quality psychiatric services within a multidisciplinary group, ensuring continuity of care across the post-acute and long-term care continuum.

This role emphasizes compassionate geriatric behavioral health, collaboration, and a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth, CME, and flexible practice within Curana's

Qualifications

• Graduation from a PMHNP program and ANCC certification.
• Active DEA license required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Current Nurse Practitioner license in the state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric care rounds across SNF, LTC, AL, and IL.
• Coordinate with attending physicians, consulting specialists, referral sources, and facility staff.
• Assess and manage the mental health needs of residents, perform physical exams, and gather medical histories.
• Order and interpret lab and diagnostic tests, develop treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications and administer treatments; provide injections as necessary.
• Educate patients and families on medications, care plans, and preventive mental health practices.
• Collaborate with care teams to promptly address acute psychiatric and medical needs.

Skills

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

Communication skills

Education

PMHNP program graduation

ANCC PMHNP certification

Active DEA license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

State NP license

Job description

Curana Health is seeking an experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our team serving SNFs, LTC, AL, and IL communities. You will deliver high-quality psychiatric services within a multidisciplinary group, ensuring continuity of care across the post-acute and long-term care continuum.

This role emphasizes compassionate geriatric behavioral health, collaboration, and a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth, CME, and flexible practice within Curana's