Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric (2-3 weekdays/week)

Curana Health is a national leader in value-based care for older adults, serving 200,000+ seniors across 1,500+ communities in 32 states. Founded in 2021, the company provides on-site primary care, Accountable Care Organizations, and Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans to senior living and skilled nursing facilities. The team of 1,000+ clinicians and professionals is dedicated to improving health outcomes, streamlining operations, and creating financial opportunities for operators.

About the role

Curana Health is reimagining how seniors receive compassionate, comprehensive psychiatric care. We are seeking an experienced, mission-driven Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide high-quality mental health support across Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF), Long-Term Care (LTC), Assisted Living (AL), and Independent Living (IL) communities. You will help shape the future of geriatric behavioral health care, working alongside a collaborative, multidisciplinary team to deliver personalized psychiatric services and ensure continuity of care across the post-acute and long-term care continuum. This role offers autonomy of practice backed by strong clinical and administrative support, cutting-edge data-driven tools and AI solutions, streamlined communication via modern tech platforms, and a focus on work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient rounds and manage psychiatric care within SNF, LTC, AL, and IL settings.
• Partner with attending physicians, consulting specialists, referral sources, and facility staff to ensure comprehensive, coordinated care.
• Assess and manage the mental health needs of residents, perform physical exams, and gather complete medical histories.
• Order and interpret lab and diagnostic tests, make preliminary diagnoses, and develop effective therapeutic care plans for mental and physical health.
• Prescribe and administer medications and treatments; provide injections as necessary.
• Educate patients and families on medications, care plans, and preventive mental health practices.
• Work alongside physicians and facility teams to address acute psychiatric and medical needs promptly and effectively.

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 travel requirements, Curana may in the future require a valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and an acceptable driving record (30 days’ notice will be provided). Periodic motor vehicle record (MVR) checks may be conducted as a condition of continued employment.

Benefits

• Unlimited earning potential with competitive compensation models.
• Autonomy of practice backed by strong clinical and administrative support.
• Cutting-edge care model with data-driven tools and AI solutions to better understand and manage patient needs.
• Streamlined communication via 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.
• Medical, dental, and 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 the full benefits package; part-time employees may be eligible for limited benefits as applicable.