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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Williamsburg, VA
Updated 10/13/25
Williamsburg, Virginia, United States
Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatric-Mental Health
Job at a glance
Degree Required
MSN/MSRN
Position Type
Full-Time
Locums/Travel
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Hospital
Inpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Experience Level
3 years
Job description
Job description
Are you an experienced PMHNP looking for a rewarding opportunity? Join our team and make a difference in the lives of adult and geriatric psychiatric patients!
Amergis is seeking a skilled and experienced PMHNP to join our team.
Required Certifications:
- 3+ Years of Experience
- DEA
- BLS
- State Licensure: VA
Job Details:
- No On-Call!
- No at-home charting!
- Start Date: ASAP upon credentialing
- 40 hours per week
- Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with 1-hour lunch break
Job Responsibilities:
- Responsible for patient care, including examination, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of medical illnesses for adult and geriatric psychiatric inpatient populations
- Serves as a medical consultant to the attending psychiatrist/practitioner
- Completes admission medical assessments (including history and physical examinations, mental status examination) and enters admission orders
- Orders diagnostic/therapeutic tests and procedures
- Monitors patients’ progress, including laboratory values and special procedures, with appropriate follow-up or referrals as needed
- Consults with authorized representatives/legal guardians on patient medical status
- Collaborates with attending psychiatric practitioners, providing DSM-5 diagnoses that are valid, complete, and supported by timely and appropriate assessment
- Ensures timely and quality documentation (admissions, follow-up, and annual assessments) in patient records in accordance with policies, procedures, regulatory standards, and guidelines
At Amergis, we are committed to providing exceptional care to our patients. Join our team and be part of a collaborative environment where you can make a meaningful impact on the mental health and well-being of our community.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, we encourage you to apply today. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
