Locum NP (Nurse Practitioner) Psychiatry
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Job Location:
Osage Beach, MO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description
This contract position offers an excellent opportunity to provide high-quality psychiatric care in an on-site setting contributing to the well-being of our patients in the community.
As a Locum NP in Psychiatry you will play a crucial role in assessing diagnosing and treating patients with mental health disorders. Your expertise will help shape the delivery of care and improve patient outcomes working closely with a dedicated team of healthcare professionals.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough psychiatric assessments and evaluations
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Provide medication management and monitoring
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care
- Educate patients and families on mental health conditions and treatments
- Document patient care accurately and in a timely manner
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of psychiatric best practices
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives within the facility
Requirements
- Active Nurse Practitioner license with a focus on Psychiatry
- 1-3 years of experience in psychiatric care
- Strong assessment and diagnostic skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient in electronic health record (EHR) systems
- Commitment to patient-centered care and ethical practices
- Flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances
Schedule: 6 to 8-hour shifts 3-4 days per week
Rotating 24-hour beeper call
Setting: Onsite inpatient rounding required
Daily Volume: 15 patients
20 psychiatric beds
Cases: Anxiety depression bipolar disorder etc.
Support Staff: MD NPs RNs social workers
EMR: HCS
Must be board-certified or board-eligible
Paid travel & expenses
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Pain Management
- Acute Care
- Primary Care Experience
- Suturing
- Vital Signs Experience
- Dermal Fillers
- Experience Administering Injections
- Pediatrics Experience
- Nursing
- Botox Experience
- Medicare
