About this opportunity
LocumTenens.com lists this Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Eastern Georgia opportunity in irwinton, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
This Job at a Glance
Job Reference Id: ORD- -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
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Worksite address
irwinton, GA, 31042, US
Who can apply
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