Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

About the Role

Pelorus Elder & Behavioral Health is a boutique Geriatric and Adult Psychiatry practice established in 2009. We provide psychiatric services to skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. We are growing and seeking enthusiastic clinicians to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and follow-up Psychiatric consults in select assisted living and skilled nursing facilities
• Manage daily patient encounters (approximately 11-16, depending on mix of initial vs. follow-up services)
• Complete light clinical documentation (initial and follow-up progress notes only)
• Use streamlined, one-page note templates to facilitate efficient workflow
• Participate in telephone-based on-call schedule (approximately 1 weeknight in 7 and less than one weekend per month)
• All clinicians perform the same duties, with refined processes for efficiency

Requirements

• Active and unrestricted MD APRN license
• MD DEA registration
• AANP certification (must be PMHNP) – PMHNP certification required in Pennsylvania; in New Jersey, Family & Geriatric NP certifications are acceptable (PMHNP ideal)
• 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 provide in-person services at assigned facilities
• Ability to walk, stand, and move between patient rooms and offices within the facility throughout the day

Qualifications

• Experience prescribing and monitoring psychotropic medications very strongly preferred (willing to train the right candidate)

Compensation & Benefits

• FT salary from $130,000 and upward, based on experience/resume
• Annual increases
• Available productivity bonuses
• Full health benefits (for FT position)
• Retirement plan (for FT position)
• 4 weeks PTO
• 3 CME days with stipend and/or reimbursement for license renewals
• National holidays off