Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

$107,600 - $140,000 / year

Monday through Friday position with no weekends or on-call!

InnovAge PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) is an alternative to nursing facilities. It provides customized healthcare, social engagement, and exercise to older adults to help them stay independent and in their homes. PACE participants receive most of their healthcare and social support at an InnovAge center in their community. Each person in the program has a team of healthcare experts and a personal care plan that is focused on providing a personalized experience.

As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) you are an integral part of developing and delivering a personal care plan, ensuring high quality, clinically appropriate, team-based behavioral health care. Physical attendance at an InnovAge center(s) is essential to performing the job duties with the option to travel to meet participants outside of center. No on-call or weekend hours required.

You will

Confidently and swiftly navigate ambiguous situations to manage participants’ care in real time
Take bold action using evidenced-based medication management to support acute needs
Emphasize gradual dose reduction
Natural ability to integrate with primary care and other Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) members
Adapt interpersonally to meet participant and IDT clinical needs in real time
Pioneer InnovAge’s developing behavioral health integration program
Serve as mentor/educator to PCP’s regarding psychotropic medication management and behavioral change

Clinical Care – 70%

Provide in-person clinical assessments of participants, prescribe and deprescribe, identify treatment protocols, and on-going medication management in centers and via telehealth
Coordinate care with Behavioral Health Providers, PCPs, and IDT
Consult with IDT staff on behavioral interventions, nursing practice, and psychopharmacology, including writing orders for medications, as appropriate
Provide integrated therapeutic care
Monitor psychiatric hospitalization care and follow-up disposition planning
Respond to urgent calls from clinics, center staff, and facilities, with a solution-focused approach
Monitor response to psychotropic medications

Administration – 30%

Educates IDT to manage and resolve behavioral complexities or placements
Liaisons with external psychiatric providers to ensure appropriate referrals, continuity of care, monitoring/follow up and report to IDT
Provide in-service education at PACE centers; participate in staff meetings as needed
Contribute to case review, consultation, and utilization review
Research and utilize evolving psychiatric treatments, PACE service requirements, and legislation
Participates in IDT meetings, conferences, committees, and events as requested

REQUIRED

Current State issued Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner/PMHNP license
2+ yrs in psychiatric care and medication management
5+ yrs nursing with at least 2yrs as Nurse Practitioner
DEA Certification with full prescriptive authority
Proficiency with standard Microsoft Office applications and EMR systems
Current CPR certification or the ability to obtain CPR certification in first 30 days of employment
Requires personal transportation, valid state issued driver’s license, good driving record and auto insurance as required by law.

PREFERRED

Experience working with geropsychiatric populations
Licensure or certification in substance use treatment
Training or experience with group and family interventions
Experience with conflict management, mediation, de-escalation, and crisis mitigation
Knowledge of the chronic disease management and psycho-social implications
Bilingual

InnovAge is dedicated to empowering seniors to live independently, allowing them to age in their own homes and communities safely. InnovAge offers an alternative to nursing homes through its Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), which provides enrolled seniors with customized healthcare and social support at PACE Adult Day Health Centers. These centers are staffed by medical professionals who are committed to creating personalized care plans for each participant. At InnovAge, our team members are our greatest asset and have a significant impact on the lives of our participants every day. When you join InnovAge, you'll work alongside talented, respectful, and passionate colleagues within a patient-centered care model.

InnovAge is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action, and we strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified candidates for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, or any other protected status. Salaries are determined by various factors such as qualifications, experience, and location, and do not include potential bonuses or benefits. Our extensive benefits package includes medical/dental/vision insurance, short and long-term disability, life insurance and AD&D, supplemental life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) savings, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.

Applicants are considered until the position is filled.

$107,600-$140,000

Compensation Disclaimer

The pay may vary depending on job related factors, such as work location, experience, knowledge, skills, education, certifications, training and internal equity. InnovAge offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan with company match, short and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental life insurance, ADD, flexible spending account, paid time off and company paid holidays.

Attention Florida Applicants
This position requires a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
For more information, please visit the Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Agency Disclaimer

InnovAge will not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practices, all candidates/resumes submitted by search firms to InnovAge by any means without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the property of InnovAge and no fee will be paid in the event such candidate is hired by InnovAge.

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