Requirements
• Board -certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
• Active, unrestricted state license
• Current DEA registration or ability to obtain
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work independently while remaining team -oriented
Key Responsibilities
• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for new admissions and referred residents
• Provide routine follow -up visits and ongoing medication management
• Develop individualized treatment plans for mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, and neurocognitive conditions
• Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychotropic medications in accordance with evidence -based standards
• Address behavioral disturbances associated with dementia and other cognitive conditions
• Collaborate with nursing leadership, primary care providers, and social services staff
• Participate in care plan meetings and interdisciplinary discussions
• Educate patients and family members regarding diagnoses and treatment strategies
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in the electronic medical record
• Ensure services meet all federal and state regulatory requirements
Preferred Experience
• Experience in long -term care, skilled nursing, assisted living, or rehabilitation settings
• Background in geriatric psychiatry or chronic mental health management
• Prior experience as a Psychiatric RN or Psychiatric NP in institutional settings