Locum NP (Nurse Practitioner) Psychiatry
77 consultants•Akron, OH
•Onsite
About The Position
This is a contract, on-site position providing psychiatric care in multiple post-acute and long-term care facilities. The Nurse Practitioner will care for a geriatric behavioral health and dementia patient population, conducting patient rounds, assessing patients, developing care plans, and reviewing documentation. The role involves an average daily volume of 30 patients, with support from psychiatrists and dedicated care coordinators. The schedule is four clinical days per week, with eight-hour day shifts; no call is required. Travel and expenses are paid.
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); must be board-certified.
- 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.
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.
- Conduct patient rounds, assess patients, develop care plans, and review documentation.
Benefits
- Paid travel and expenses.
