Locum NP (Nurse Practitioner) Psychiatry

Description

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This is a contract, on-site position offering an opportunity to provide high-quality psychiatric care within a dynamic healthcare setting.

As a Locum NP in Psychiatry, you will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with a range of mental health conditions, develop individualized treatment plans, and manage medication regimens. You will work closely with the medical team to ensure continuity of care and deliver compassionate, patient-centered services within the Medical Practice industry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments and mental health evaluations
• Diagnose psychiatric conditions and develop individualized treatment plans
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, monitoring efficacy and side effects
• Provide patient education on mental health conditions, treatment options, and self-care strategies
• Conduct follow-up visits to assess patient progress and adjust treatment as needed
• Coordinate care with primary care providers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant patient documentation in electronic health records
• Assess patient risk, including suicidality and safety concerns, and respond appropriately
• Participate in case reviews and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
• Ensure adherence to clinical guidelines, regulatory requirements, and practice standards

Requirements

• Master's degree in Nursing or a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited program
• Board certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
• Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the State of Ohio
• Current DEA registration and prescribing authority
• Experience providing psychiatric care across diverse patient populations
• Strong knowledge of psychopharmacology and evidence-based psychiatric treatment
• Excellent clinical judgment, assessment, and decision-making skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with patients and families
• Proficiency with electronic health record systems
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, on-site contract environment

Schedule: 4 clinical days per week, 8-hour day shifts

No call required

Setting: Multiple post-acute and long-term care facilities

Daily Volume: 30 patients

Patient Population: Geriatric behavioral health and dementia

Duties: Conduct patient rounds, assess patients, develop care plans, and review documentation

Support Staff: Psychiatrists and dedicated care coordinators

Must be board-certified

Paid travel & expenses