Community Psychiatric NP – Travel with Multidisciplinary Team

Merakey; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our Hammond team, delivering high-quality mental health care in a community-based setting. You will assess, diagnose, and manage psychiatric needs as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include comprehensive evaluations, prescribing and adjusting medications, documenting in the EHR, coordinating with psychiatrists and nurses, and providing direct patient services including traveling to patient locations.

Qualifications

• Active driver's license in Louisiana.
• Willing to work in a community-based setting.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in adult mental health; APRN with specialization in Louisiana.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to determine medication needs
• Document patient assessments and interactions in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Prescribe and manage pharmacologic treatments, including controlled substances
• Monitor patient progress and adjust medications as necessary
• Facilitate direct patient admissions to hospitals when appropriate
• Participate in weekly multidisciplinary team meetings to develop coordinated treatment plans
• Collaborate closely with psychiatrists, registered nurses, and other care team members
• Provide community-based services, including traveling to patient locations with team support

Job description

Merakey is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our Hammond team, delivering high-quality mental health care in a community-based setting. You will assess, diagnose, and manage psychiatric needs as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include comprehensive evaluations, prescribing and adjusting medications, documenting in the EHR, coordinating with psychiatrists and nurses, and providing direct patient services including traveling to patient locations.