About this opportunity
Essen Healthcare lists this Psych Nurse Practitioner (Nursing Home) opportunity in hackensack, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
At Essen Health Care, we care for that!
As the largest privately held multispecialty medical group in the Bronx, we provide high-quality, compassionate, and accessible medical care to some of the most vulnerable and under-served residents of New York State. Guided by a Population Health model of care, Essen has five integrated clinical divisions offering urgent care, primary care, and specialty services, as well as nursing home staffing and care management. Founded in 1999, our over 20-year commitment has fueled an unwavering dedication toward innovating a better healthcare delivery system. Essen has expanded from a single primary care office to an umbrella organization offering specialties from women’s health to endocrinology, from psychiatry to a vast array of other specialties. All clinical services are offered via telehealth or in-person at over 35 medical offices and at home through the Essen House Calls program.
Essen Health Care is the place Where Care Comes Together! We are looking for the most talented and effective individuals to join our rapidly growing company. With over 1,100 employees and 400+ Practitioners, we care for over 250,000 patients annually in New York City and beyond. From medical providers to administration & operational staff, there is a career here for you. Join our team today!
Job Summary
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our dynamic team. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in delivering comprehensive Psych care to patients, working closely with an interdisciplinary team in both long-term care and acute settings.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while growing professionally within a supportive, mission-driven environment.
Responsibilities
Provide psychiatric consults 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 and monitor 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
Qualifications
Minimum of 6 months of experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility (Hospital/outpatient office experience will also be considered)
Active and unrestricted NP license
DEA license required
CPR certification (BCLS/BLS)
Master’s degree in Nursing (NP applicants) or Graduation from an accredited NP program
Preferred: Experience in Psych (training available if not)
Preferred: Familiarity with EMR systems (e.g., Sigma, Visual, PCC – training provided)
Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills
Equal Opportunity Employer
Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.
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Worksite address
hackensack, NJ, 07601, US
Who can apply
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