Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
GuideStar Eldercare·Minneapolis, Minnesota
GuideStar Eldercare·Minneapolis, Minnesota
Provide initial evaluations, continuing therapy, and cognitive testing for elderly patients with neurocognitive disorders in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Maintain professional relationships with client facilities and families while documenting the extent of services provided.
As a Nurse Practitioner at Guidestar Eldercare, you will have the opportunity to address the suffering of an aging population afflicted with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and other neurocognitive disorders in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
Experience the autonomy of private practice, but with an assigned caseload, the collaboration of corporate clinical leadership, and the administrative support of our in-house scheduling, coding, and billing departments.
As part of a multidisciplinary team which works to actively promote patient safety, functionality, and dignity, your contributions to our behavior health-centered patient care will include: Travel daily to assigned facilities from your home.
Provide initial evaluations, continuing therapy services, and cognitive testing.
Document the need and extent of services for each patient.
Create and maintain positive professional relationships with client facilities, patients, and their families.
Benefits of Working Here: Industry leading salary Uncapped income potential through productivity bonus Commencement bonus Excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401K‘ Employee Only’ medical premiums are 100% company paid Annual CME/CEU reimbursement up to $1,500 In-house CME-CEU credit offerings (ANCC accredited) 60-day new-hire training program Four (4) weeks paid time off Seven (7) paid holidays State licensing reimbursement Company provided medical malpractice insurance
Proof of State licensure in Kentucky. Pass pre-employment background check and drug screening. Complete credentialing process. \n
\n All GuideStar employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19 and flu. GuideStar follows all applicable laws; contact humanresources@guidestareldercare.com for more information.
WHAT MAKES US GREAT GuideStar Eldercare is the national leader in neurobehavioral long-term care services, providing expert neuropsychiatric and dementia care services to nursing homes and memory care facilities. GuideStar Eldercare's mission is to enhance the quality of life for patients by easing their suffering while actively promoting their safety, functionality, and dignity.
GuideStar is dedicated to rigorous clinical care protocols and exceptional documentation and communication, based on the most up-to-date research and practice. Our dedication is underscored by our own research and desire to educate the greater long-term care industry. Most recently, our research on antipsychotic reduction through neurologic protocols was published in JAMDA in September of 2023. Associations and publications our research has been featured in include: PALTC, McKnight’s, AAGP, OHCA, and AAIC.
GuideStar Eldercare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
GuideStar is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, GuideStar will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If you need accommodation please contact us at careers@guidestareldercare.com
Candidates must possess valid state licensure in Kentucky and pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening. Completion of the credentialing process and mandatory vaccinations against COVID-19 and flu are required.
Market context
Behavioral health openings in Minnesota often reflect steady demand in community, residential, and outpatient settings, especially for candidates who can meet licensing, safety, and transportation requirements. These roles can be competitive because employers look for reliability, CPR/First Aid certification, a valid Minnesota driver’s license, and a clean DHS background check. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certifications and driving record before applying.
