Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Company Background

Ultra Health is dedicated to improving reaction times and patient outcomes. Our unique model provides on site medical coverage to extend the reach of doctors, hospitals, and health systems. Working together with our facility, health system and network partners, Ultra Health is helping to speed recovery and lower rates of hospital readmission.

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Job Description

Working collaboratively as a member of the medical staff, the Psychiatric APRN will play a critical role in managing the mental health needs of skilled nursing facility residents. The Psychiatric APRN will establish and build strong working relationships with administrators and staff throughout their designated buildings. Ultra Health provides our Psychiatric APRNs with the training and tools to do more of what you love – working independently to see patients and treat complex psychiatric conditions. Ultra Health offers a highly competitive base salary, plus performance-based bonus.

Nurse Practitioner Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluation services (assess, diagnose & treat) and medication management services for residents in assigned skilled nursing facilities. May also provide psychiatric care to residents in assisted living facilities.
• Provide physical and psychosocial assessments, emergency psychiatric care and treatment effectiveness evaluations.
• Collaborate with facility medical director, attending physicians & providers and nursing staff to deliver the highest level of care to the patient
• Communicate with and counsel family members on treatment options when there are material changes in status

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Nurse Practitioner License in Tennessee
• DEA License
• Certified in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner national certification
• A clinical background in adult, family or geriatric specialties
• Vaccination against COVID-19 is required for all new hires unless the individual qualifies for a remote, religious, or medical exemption.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in internal medicine, gerontology, or cardiology
• Excellent administrative, organizational and verbal skills
• Ability to work independently
• Detail oriented
• Dependable and reliable
• Nursing experience in LTC / SNF a plus

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $95,000.00 per year

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Internal Medicine
• Psychiatry

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Skilled nursing facility

Application Question(s):

• Do you have long-term care experience as a Nurse Practitioner or prior? If yes, please describe.

License/Certification:

• Certified Nurse Practitioner (Preferred)

Work Location: In person