Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner

Bronx, New York, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Job

Clinical Role:

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• Permanent job opening

• Seeking a board certified or truly board eligible psychiatric nurse practitioner

• Must have 6+ months of post-training experience as an NP in psychiatry

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric care in long-term care, skilled nursing, and acute care settings

• Long-term care or skilled nursing facility experience preferred; hospital and outpatient experience will also be considered

• Monday-Friday, 9a-5p

• Ability to work 3-5 days per week

• Part-time or full-time options available

• Call schedule to be determined

• Bilingual in Spanish preferred, not required

• H-1B visa sponsorship available, if needed

• Provide psychiatric consultations for residents in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities

• Conduct mental health assessments for conditions including depression, anxiety, dementia-related behaviors, schizophrenia, and mood disorders

• Evaluate cognitive status and behavioral symptoms

• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, monitoring effectiveness and side effects

• Collaborate with psychiatrists, primary care providers, social workers, and nursing teams

• Develop behavioral management plans to improve quality of life and reduce hospitalizations

• Provide counseling and education to patients, families, and caregivers

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

• Active, unrestricted NP license required

• DEA registration required

• Current BCLS/BLS certification required

• Graduate of an accredited NP program with a master's degree in nursing

• Familiarity with EMR systems such as Sigma, Visual, or PCC preferred; training provided

• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills

• Allow RecruitWell to set up a phone call with you and the client to discuss more!

Organization Information:

• Salary range: $135,000-$150,000

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Established, privately held multispecialty medical group founded in 1999

• Network of 50+ locations with 500+ providers

• Multiple locations throughout the Bronx and Greater New York City area

• Provides primary care, urgent care, and specialty services, including women's health, endocrinology, and psychiatry

• Additional services include nursing home support, care management, and in-home care

• Population health approach focused on serving vulnerable and underserved communities

• Organization delivers care in person, at home, and through telehealth

• Supportive, interdisciplinary environment with opportunities for professional growth

Lifestyle Information:

• Opportunities throughout the Bronx

• Enjoy New York City's dining, entertainment, cultural attractions, and professional sports

• Extensive public transportation options

• Part-time and full-time scheduling options

RecruitWell's Core Values:

• Open communication

• Sense of urgency

• Teamwork

• Accountability

• Driven to win

• Higher consciousness