Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Ithaca, NY)

About the role

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide mental health services in long-term care and nursing home facilities. This is a rewarding opportunity to deliver impactful psychiatric care to an often-overlooked population.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and follow-up visits
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications
• Collaborate with facility staff and family members
• Provide compassionate, trauma-informed care
• Document care in compliance with regulatory standards

Requirements

• Certified PMHNP
• Active DEA
• Active, unrestricted state license
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience with geriatric or long-term care populations preferred (not required)
• Prior experience as a Psychiatric RN or Psychiatric NP in a nursing home or similar setting is a plus

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted state license
• Certified PMHNP
• Experience with geriatric or long-term care populations preferred (not required)
• Prior experience as a Psychiatric RN or Psychiatric NP in a nursing home or similar setting is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with growth potential
• Major medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Additional comprehensive benefits package

Operational Support

• Weekly live didactic & interactive CME's
• Paid subscription / access to UpToDate
• Ongoing Collaboration w/ Medical Director, Dr. Mehdi Kazmi, Neurologist & Psychiatrist, Lead Psych NP & Peer Review with Fellow Psych NP's

Compensation for Orientation & Training

Up to 40 hours

Schedule

Part-time and full-time options available