Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Pelorus Elder & Behavioral Health is a boutique Geriatric and Adult Psychiatry practice specializing in psychiatric services for skilled nursing and assisted living facilities.
About the Role
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will conduct initial and follow-up psychiatric consultations in select assisted living and skilled nursing facilities. Daily patient encounters range from 11 to 16, depending on the mix of initial vs. follow-up services. The role features minimal bureaucracy, with only light clinical documentation required (initial and follow-up progress notes). There are no hospital-based services, admissions, discharges, or extensive administrative responsibilities beyond clinical notes and billing submission.
Participation in a telephone-based on-call schedule is required, averaging about one weeknight in seven and less than one weekend per month. On-call duties are phone-only, with no rounds, admissions, or discharges. Phone calls during on-call shifts are infrequent.
The daily work schedule is flexible, offering autonomy and independence, with full support available from three psychiatrists and colleagues. Experience prescribing and monitoring psychotropic medications is strongly preferred, though training may be provided for the right candidate.
Responsibilities
- Perform initial and follow-up psychiatric consultations in assisted living and skilled nursing facilities.
- Complete light clinical documentation using streamlined, one-page note templates.
- Participate in a telephone-based on-call schedule (approximately one weeknight in seven and less than one weekend per month).
- Provide in-person services at assigned facilities, including moving between patient rooms and offices.
Requirements
- PA APRN license and PA DEA.
- AANP certification (PMHNP required in Pennsylvania; Family or Geriatric acceptable in NJ).
- Active and unrestricted license.
- Effective oral and written communication in English.
- Basic proficiency with technology, including electronic health records (EHR).
- Strong organizational and documentation skills, with attention to regulatory compliance.
- Ability to walk, stand, and move between patient rooms and offices throughout the day.
Benefits
- Full-time salary starting at $130,000 and upward, based on experience, with annual increases and productivity bonuses.
- Option for full health benefits and a retirement plan for full-time positions.
- 4 weeks of PTO, 3 CME days with stipend, and reimbursement for license renewals.
- National holidays off.
Pelorus is a growing, successful practice with a supportive team of three psychiatrists and colleagues. The practice was established in 2009 and rebranded from NJ Memory and Behavioral Care. Founded by Dr. Matthew Barnas, a Yale-trained, board-certified Geriatric and Adult Psychiatrist, the practice also includes Dr. Unnati Patel, a board-certified Adult Psychiatrist with extensive experience in psychiatric consultation services.