Part-Time Psychiatric NP — Community-Based Care

Merakey; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 156,000; Part time

Job summary

Merakey in Hammond, LA is seeking a Part-Time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary team. You will conduct assessments, diagnose and manage psychiatric needs in a community-based setting, traveling to patient locations as needed.

This role offers a schedule of 3 days weekly, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, and an hourly rate of $96.15. The ideal candidate will hold an active Louisiana APRN license with a specialty in adult mental health, be board-certified or eligible, and be

Qualifications

• Must have an active driver's license within the state of Louisiana.
• Willing to work in a community based setting.
• Board-certified or board-eligible psychiatrist, a medical psychologist, or an advance practice registered nurse (APRN) with a specialty in adult mental health in the state of 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 in Hammond, LA is seeking a Part-Time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary team. You will conduct assessments, diagnose and manage psychiatric needs in a community-based setting, traveling to patient locations as needed.

This role offers a schedule of 3 days weekly, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, and an hourly rate of $96.15. The ideal candidate will hold an active Louisiana APRN license with a specialty in adult mental health, be board-certified or eligible, and be