Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP- Gainesville/Live Oak

Job Description

Job Description

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), APRN
Location: Gainesville/Live Oak/Perry

Job Summary

We are seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), APRN to join our team in providing care across multiple post-acute care facilities. The role involves commuting between facilities, conducting patient rounds, and collaborating with staff to deliver compassionate, comprehensive psychiatric care.

• Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday (1–2 facilities per day)

• Compensation & Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation

  • Productivity bonus eligibility

  • FTO (Flexible Time Off)

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k)

  • Malpractice and tail coverage provided

Primary Functions

• Conduct patient examinations and obtain/document medical histories

• Adhere to charting and documentation protocols

• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans

• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging as appropriate

• Diagnose conditions and communicate findings to patients

• Prescribe and manage treatment plans, including medications

• Provide patient education on mental health, wellness, and prevention

• Refer patients to specialists when needed

• Perform minor procedures as required

• Report deaths and communicable diseases per state guidelines

• Perform additional duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• Active and unrestricted Florida APRN license

• PMHNP certification required

• Current National Board Certification

• Current DEA license

• Post-acute care experience preferred

• Minimum 1 year of psychiatric experience preferred but not mandatory (will train motivated candidates)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong written, verbal, and electronic communication skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team

• Demonstrated initiative, creativity, and problem-solving ability

• EMR experience preferred

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

Reporting Structure

Reports to: Supervisory Psychiatric Physician / Executive Director