Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility Ineastern Georgia

LocumTenens.com Wilkinson County, Georgia, US

About the Role

This Job at a GlanceJob Reference Id:

ORD-NP-GATitle:

NPDates Needed:

ASAP - minimum 6 month commitmentShift Type:

Day ShiftAssignment Type:

InpatientCall Required:

NoBoard Certification Required:

YesJob Duration:

LocumsAbout the FacilityThis 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 LocationGeorgia 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 WorkdayClinicians 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 DetailsCase Load/PPD:

~12-15 PPDSupport Staff:

MD, PMHNPS, Nurses, Social Workers, Psychologists, Case WorkersPatient Population:

AdultsLocation Type:

On-SitePrescriptive Authority Required:

YesGovernment:

NoShift Hours:

Full time (40 hours)Cases Treated:

Acute psychosis, mood disorders, depression, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorderAverage Length of Stay:

~12 weeks (ranging)Census:

77Why choose LocumTenens.com?Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:Precision job matching with proprietary algorithmRapid credentialing with Axuall Digital WalletConcierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialistDigital hub for assignment details

Required Skills

psychiatric nurse practitioner inpatient psychiatry medication management

Keywords

NP locum psychiatric inpatient Georgia

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