Locum NP (Nurse Practitioner) Psychiatry

Description

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

• Masters 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