Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

SUMMARY:

• Ref #: S-NP-9234260

• Profession: Nurse Practitioner

• Specialty: Psychiatry / Psychiatric-Mental Health

• Job Type: Locum Tenens

• Location: Waupun, WI

• Start Date: ASAP

• Duration: 26 weeks

• Schedule: 7:00 AM-3:30 PM

REQUIREMENTS:

• 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.