Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Wayne NJ

Job Description

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide mental health services in long -term care and nursing home facilities. This is a rewarding opportunity to deliver impactful psychiatric care to an often -overlooked population.


Why You'll Love This Role

• Make a lasting difference by providing essential psychiatric care to geriatric patients
  

• Flexible scheduling: part -time and full -time options available
  

• Local travel with day -to -day variety across multiple facilities
  

• Collaborative care model with medical directors, nurses, and social workers
  

• Independent practice with supportive leadership — no micromanagement
  

• Low -stress, predictable work environment (non -hospital setting)
  

• Focus on stable, chronic conditions in a supportive care environment
  

• Build meaningful relationships and continuity with your patient panel
  

• Multiple facilities available to match commute preferences
  

Requirements

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and follow -up visits
  

• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications
  

• Collaborate with facility staff and family members
  

• Document care in compliance with regulatory standards
  

• Provide compassionate, trauma -informed care
  

Qualifications

• Certified PMHNP (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner)
  

• Active, unrestricted state license
  

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  

• Experience with geriatric or long -term care populations preferred (not required)
  

• Prior experience as a Psychiatric RN or Psychiatric NP in a nursing home or similar setting is a plus
  

Benefits

(Full -Time Only)

• Competitive compensation with growth potential
  

• Major medical, dental, and vision coverage
  

• 401(k) with employer match
  

• Paid time off (PTO)
  

• Additional comprehensive benefits package