Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Adelphi Staffing•Waupun, WI
About The Position
A locum tenens Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner position in Waupun, Wisconsin. The coverage period is November 23, 2026, through May 22, 2027, for a duration of 26 weeks. Onsite work is preferred, though hybrid onsite and telepsychiatry arrangements may be considered. The schedule is 7:00 AM–3:30 PM. The clinician will provide psychiatric and behavioral healthcare, including evaluations, diagnosis, treatment planning, medication management, and patient education. They will monitor treatment progress and safety, collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team, maintain clinical documentation, and follow applicable regulations and professional standards.
Requirements
- Master’s or doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
- Active and unrestricted APRN license in the state of practice.
- Board certification 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.
- Experience diagnosing and treating mental health conditions.
- Knowledge of psychiatric medication management and treatment planning.
- Strong clinical assessment, communication, and decision-making skills.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience providing psychiatric and behavioral healthcare.
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.
