Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP

About the Role

We are looking for experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) to serve as "SNF-ists," in-house nurse practitioners providing care for the geriatric population in Skilled Nursing and/or Assisted Living settings. This role offers a rewarding career focused on improving residents' quality of life and overall well-being while reducing hospital readmissions.

Why Join Our Team

Telos Health Systems provides an opportunity to grow your career in a collaborative environment where you can make a significant impact on people’s lives. We focus on development, teamwork, and creating a great place to work, allowing you to do meaningful work that positively affects communities.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Skilled Nursing Facility’s leading provider of psychiatric and internal medicine services.
• Collaborate with the facility’s interdisciplinary team and physicians as a day-to-day clinical leader.
• Oversee the care of all facility residents, including short- and long-term patients, with assistance from nursing staff and guidance from medical directors.
• Provide comprehensive health assessments, differential diagnoses, and prescribe treatments for acute and chronic illnesses.
• Prescribe medications and treatments as necessary.
• Perform comprehensive physical examinations.
• Develop and implement patient management policies and procedures.
• Facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and medical facilities.
• Communicate with attending physicians and/or specialists regarding patient care.
• Document care and ensure proficiency with CPT coding.
• Conduct monthly stability visits for long-term residents.
• Perform evaluations for patients exhibiting changes in condition.
• Engage in advanced care planning.

Requirements

• Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
• Active license and DEA number.
• Previous experience in nursing or other medical fields.
• Minimum one-year experience in a Skilled Nursing setting (preferred).
• Ability to build rapport with patients and their loved ones.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership experience with an emphasis on teamwork in a healthcare setting.
• Master’s Degree required.

Schedule

2 nonconsecutive weekdays with daytime hours — you choose the days.

Pay

W2 compensation.

Benefits & Perks

Available to All Employees (Part-Time & Full-Time)

• Flexible work-life balance schedule.
• Hybrid work model combining in-person care with virtual charting.
• Company-provided equipment, including a Microsoft Surface Pro tablet with keyboard, case, stylus, and charger.
• Telos swag.
• Mileage reimbursement in accordance with the company travel policy.

Professional & Clinical Support

• Malpractice insurance (occurrence-based) with $1M/$3M coverage limits.
• $1,000 annual allowance for continuing education (CEUs), DEA registration, and licensure reimbursement.
• Additional professional development support.

Full-Time Employee Benefits (30+ hours per week; benefits effective after a 30-day eligibility period)

Health & Retirement

• 401(k) retirement plan through Nationwide.
• Medical and prescription coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Dental insurance through UnitedHealthcare.
• Vision insurance through UnitedHealthcare.

Voluntary Benefits (through Aflac)

• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short-term disability insurance.
• Accident insurance.
• Hospital indemnity coverage.
• Critical illness coverage.
• Voluntary life insurance (term or whole life options).

Time Off & Holidays

• Paid Time Off (PTO): 15 days during the first and second years, with increases in subsequent years.
• Six paid holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.