Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Eastern Georgia

LocumTenens.com; Irwinton (GA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com is seeking an NP for inpatient psychiatric care in Georgia. The assignment starts ASAP for a minimum 6 month commitment, with 40 hours per week on-site and no call.

Responsibilities include psychiatric evaluations, admissions, medication management, treatment planning, and active participation in interdisciplinary team meetings. Prescriptive authority and board certification are required.

Qualifications

• Board certification required for inpatient psychiatry.
• Prescriptive authority required for medication management.
• Experience with adult psychiatric patients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations for adult patients.
• Complete admissions as assigned.
• Provide medication management and follow-up care.
• Develop and update individualized treatment plans.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.

Skills

Psychiatric evaluation

Medication management

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Adult patients

Education

Board certification

Prescriptive authority

Tools

EHR (EPIC)

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:ORD-223492-NP-GA
• Title:NP
• Dates Needed:ASAP - minimum 6 month commitment
• Shift Type:Day Shift
• Assignment Type:Inpatient
• Call Required:No
• Board Certification Required:Yes
• Job Duration:Locums

About the Facility

This hospital provides structured inpatient behavioral health services for adult patients requiring evaluation and ongoing psychiatric treatment. The facility maintains a multidisciplinary support team - including physicians, PMHNPs, nurses, social workers, psychologists, and case workers - to ensure continuity of care.

About the Facility Location

Georgia offers a range of outdoor and recreational activities suited to varied interests, including water sports, hiking, and nature exploration. The state features regional attractions spanning natural parks, scenic landscapes, and entertainment venues. Cultural and sightseeing experiences further contribute to the breadth of year-round activities available across the region.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians in this role will provide full-time inpatient psychiatric care for adult patients Monday through Friday during regular business hours, totaling 40 hours per week on-site. Clinical responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations, completing admissions as assigned, providing medication management and follow-up care, developing and updating treatment plans, and participating in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings. No call coverage is required for this assignment.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD:~12-15 PPD
• Support Staff:MD, PMHNPS, Nurses, Social Workers, Psychologists, Case Workers
• Patient Population:Adults
• Location Type:On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:Yes
• Government:No
• Shift Hours:Full time (40 hours)
• Cases Treated:Acute psychosis, mood disorders, depression, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder
• Average Length of Stay:~12 weeks (ranging)
• Census:77