Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Ultra Health – Clinton, Kentucky

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner (NP) Skilled Nursing Facility
Make a Difference in the Lives of Seniors
Are you a compassionate Nurse Practitioner seeking a meaningful career in senior care? Join Ultra Health Providers, where youll provide high-quality primary and preventive care to residents in skilled nursing and assisted living communities. Youll enjoy a part-time, MondayFriday schedule, a supportive clinical team, and a company whose mission is to serve patients, partners, and each other with excellence and compassion.
About Ultra Health ProvidersUltra Health is dedicated to improving reaction times and patient outcomes. Our on-site medical model extends the reach of physicians, hospitals, and health systems to deliver timely, effective care. Partnering with facilities and healthcare networks, Ultra Health helps speed recovery and lower hospital readmission rates. Our mission is simple to improve the health and well-being of our aging population.
Position Details Location: Clinton, KY Schedule: 1 day every other week or 1 half day per week
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Job DescriptionWorking collaboratively as a member of the medical sta, 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 sta 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 oers a highly competitive base salary, plus performance-based bonus.Nurse Practitioner ResponsibilitiesProvide 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 sta to deliver the highest level of care to the patientCommunicate with and counsel family members on treatment options when there are material changes in status
Minimum QualicationsValid Nurse Practitioner License in KentuckyDEA LicenseCertified in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner national certicationA clinical background in adult, family or geriatric specialtiesVaccination against COVID-19 is required for all new hires unless the individual qualifies for a remote, religious, or medical exemption.
Preferred QualicationsExperience in internal medicine, gerontology, or cardiologyExcellent administrative, organizational and verbal skillsAbility to work independentlyDetail orientedDependable and reliableNursing experience in LTC / SNF a plus
$200 - $300 a day