Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Knoxville, TN

Job Description

Job Description

Join TeamHealth, a clinician-founded and clinician-led organization since 1979 employing 35,000+ professionals nationwide and a focus on delivering high-quality care. We have an exciting opportunity to grow your career as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner in an acute inpatient setting in the Knoxville, Tennessee, area. TeamHealth supports our clinical teams so that you can do what you do best: provide unmatched patient care. We are clinician-driven, patient focused and provide ample opportunities for growth as you develop your career in behavioral health.

Role Overview

• PRN, shifts available: weekends, evening call coverage and weekday coverage (when needed)
• Hours 8-5, round-and-go
• Provide psychiatric patient care to adults and adolescence in an inpatient setting
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and mental status examinations
• Diagnose and treat psychiatric, behavioral, and neurocognitive disorders
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications
• Evaluate behavioral and safety concerns
• Provide interventions and behavioral management
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams across care settings
• Typical case load 14-16 patients/day

Compensation and Benefits

• Daily rate (W2 position)
• Paid after-hour call coverage (voluntary/by rotation)
• Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Tennessee license as a PMHNP
• Active DEA or willingness to obtain
• Minimum of 1-year experience as a PMHNP clinician in an inpatient setting

Ready to make a difference? Join TeamHealth and experience the difference of a supportive, collaborative, and rewarding work environment. Apply today!

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