Pool Nurse Practitioner Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitalist

About the role

The Southeast Permanente Medical Group (TSPMG) is one of Georgia’s largest independent, physician-owned, multi-specialty medical groups. More than 700 physicians and 300 associate practitioners work together in a unique integrated care model to provide high-quality care to Kaiser Permanente members. Our focus is on long-term health, effective prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease. Care is delivered across 40+ specialties at 26 medical offices featuring state-of-the-art equipment, labs, imaging services, and pharmacies. We also provide surgical services and around-the-clock care at some of the area’s top hospitals. We invite applications for a Nurse Practitioner Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitalist for a Pool/PRN position in our Behavioral Health department to join our busy practice located in metropolitan Atlanta.

Responsibilities

• Exercise full PMHNP scope of practice, including autonomous diagnostic and medication management decision making.
• Participate as a member of a multidisciplinary behavioral health team (psychiatrists, NPs/PAs, social work, therapy, pharmacy, case management, etc.), maintaining collegial relationships with all teams within the hospital.
• Deliver psychiatric care across multiple behavioral health settings (inpatient psychiatry, PHP, IOP, residential/combined programs).
• Manage crises and safety concerns, including responding to escalations and supporting ED psychiatric triage.
• Participate in a shared call rotation, including urgent clinical decisions, after hours medication orders, and virtual assessments as needed.

Requirements

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited nursing program
• PMHNP-BC with active state APRN licensure and DEA
• Three years of professional nursing experience in a clinic setting, plus two years of nurse practitioner experience
• Two years of clinical work experience in hospital setting

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Georgia
• Current DEA license
• Current CPR certification

Skills

• Strong clinical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency with electronic health record systems

Benefits

• Comprehensive electronic health record (Epic) and AI assistance to streamline coordinated care
• Competitive compensation based on skills, qualifications, certifications, training, and market data
• Opportunities for professional development
• Comprehensive benefits including medical and dental insurance, pension plan and 401(k), life insurance, and generous paid time off
• Reimbursement for board certification and continuing medical education
• In-house CME opportunities
• Additional benefits supporting work/life balance

Pay

Compensation is competitive and based on skills, qualifications, certifications, training, and market data.

Schedule

This is a Pool/PRN position, meaning you can work when needed, typically during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.