Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Eastern Georgia
Job Reference ID: ORD-223492-NP-GA | 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. No call coverage is required for this assignment.
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations
- Complete admissions as assigned
- Provide medication management and follow‑up care
- Develop and update treatment plans
- Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings
Additional Job Details
- Case Load: ~12–15 patients per day
- Support Staff: MD, PMHNPs, Nurses, Social Workers, Psychologists, Case Workers
- Patient Population: Adults
- Location Type: On‑Site
- Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
- Government Facility: No
- Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours/week)
- Cases Treated: Acute psychosis, mood disorders, depression, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder
- Average Length of Stay: ~12 weeks (ranging)
- Census: 77