Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Psychiatric Care and Rounding: Conduct patient rounds and manage psychiatric care within SNF, LTC, AL, and IL settings.

Collaborative Care Coordination: Partner with attending physicians, consulting specialists, referral sources, and facility staff to ensure comprehensive, coordinated care.

Patient Evaluation and Management: Assess and manage the mental health needs of residents, perform physical exams, and gather complete medical histories.

Diagnostics and Therapeutics: Order and interpret lab and diagnostic tests, make preliminary diagnoses, and develop effective therapeutic care plans for mental and physical health.

Medication and Treatment Management: Prescribe and administer medications and treatments; provide injections as necessary.

Patient and Family Education: Educate patients and families on medications, care plans, and preventive mental health practices.

Acute Care Collaboration: Work alongside physicians and facility teams to address acute psychiatric and medical needs promptly and effectively.

What We Offer

We know that caring for seniors takes more than just medical expertise—it takes support, tools, and opportunities to grow. That’s why Curana offers:

Unlimited earning potential with competitive compensation models.

Autonomy of practice backed by strong clinical and administrative support.

Cutting-edge care model that empowers you to transform senior healthcare.

Data-driven tools & AI solutions to better understand and manage patient needs.

Streamlined communication with smart texting and modern tech platforms.

Professional development, including CME support

Quality incentives with bonuses tied to patient outcomes and care excellence.

Work-life balance supported by generous paid time off.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Company-paid short- and long-term disability

Comprehensive malpractice coverage

UpToDate subscription for clinical decision support

Full-time employees are eligible for Curana Health’s full benefits package. Part-time employees may be eligible for limited benefits as applicable.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program and ANCC certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).

Active DEA license.

BLS and ACLS certification.

Current Nurse Practitioner license in the state of practice.

This role requires travel to and from one or more assigned facilities. Depending on the amount of travel required, Curana may in future determine that a valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and an acceptable driving record are required. If so, you will be provided with thirty (30) days notice of this requirement. From that time forward, please be advised that Periodic motor vehicle (MVR) checks may be conducted as a condition of, and/or for, continued employment.

We’re thrilled to announce that Curana Health has been named the 147th fastest growing, privately owned company in the nation on Inc. magazine’s prestigious Inc. 5000 list. Curana also ranked 16th in the “Healthcare & Medical” industry category and 21st in Texas.

This recognition underscores Curana Health’s impact in transforming senior housing by supporting operator stability and ensuring seniors receive the high-quality care they deserve.