Job Description
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – Senior Living
Position Overview
Our client is seeking a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide exceptional care to residents in senior living facilities across the Lehigh Valley, PA area. Onsite care by providers addresses the unique and often complex mental, behavioral, and cognitive health needs of senior patients. This position offers flexibility in scheduling, with earning potential that increases based on patient volume.
Requirements
- Education: Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with a psychiatric-mental health focus (MSN or DNP).
- State Licensure: Active and unrestricted Pennsylvania Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) license required.
- National Certification: Current PMHNP-BC credential from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
- Prescriptive Authority: Active Pennsylvania prescriptive authority and a valid federal DEA registration.
- Experience: Minimum of 1+ years of experience working independently in an advanced practice role. Experience in psychiatric mental health, behavioral health, internal medicine, family practice, or geriatric care is required.
Soft Skills / Qualifications
- Passionate about delivering high-quality care to the elderly population (geriatric experience a major plus).
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively engage patients, facility staff, and internal stakeholders regarding care instructions and treatment planning.
- Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving abilities in managing complex patient care needs, with a solutions-oriented approach.
- Highly organized with strong documentation skills and accurate EMR proficiency.
- Self-motivated, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently in an autonomous clinical environment.
- Professional, dependable, and adaptable in a fast-paced healthcare setting.
- Committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care while maintaining productivity and efficiency standards.
Compensation & Schedule
- Rate: $65.00/hour base rate with earning potential that increases based on patient volume.
- Hours: Part-time opportunity (2–3 days per week), with flexibility for full-time if desired.
- Benefits: No traditional benefits are offered for part-time; however, the company provides a monthly stipend to support coverage purchased through the open market. This arrangement may evolve as the company grows.