Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Nurse PractitionerSummary: Profession: Nurse Practitioner Specialty: Psychiatry / Psychiatric-Mental Health Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Waupun, WI Coverage Period: 11/23/2026 - 05/22/2027 Duration: 26 weeks Work Arrangement: Onsite preferred; hybrid onsite and telepsychiatry arrangements may be considered. Schedule: 7:00 AM-3:30 PMRequirements: Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited institution. Active and unrestricted APRN license in the state of practice. Board Certified as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). Current national certification through ANCC or an equivalent recognized certifying organization. Active DEA registration and prescriptive authority, if required. Prior experience providing psychiatric and behavioral healthcare preferred. Experience diagnosing and treating mental health conditions. Knowledge of psychiatric medication management and treatment planning. Strong clinical assessment, communication, and decision-making skills.Responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and mental health assessments. Diagnose and manage psychiatric and behavioral health conditions. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans. Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications within the scope of licensure and prescriptive authority. Monitor patients' treatment progress and medication effectiveness. Provide medication management and therapeutic interventions as appropriate. Assess patients for suicide risk, self-harm, and other safety concerns. Collaborate with psychiatrists, physicians, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals. Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and patient records. Provide patient and family education regarding mental health conditions and treatment options. Ensure compliance with applicable healthcare regulations, clinical standards, and professional guidelines.