Locum_ Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – Fort Wayne, IN 46818_ Offering Best Rates+ Travel & lodging_ #AS
Updated 10/23/26
46818, Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatry
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
Other
DNP
MSN/MSRN
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Inpatient
Outpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Experience Level
1 year
Job description
Job description
We are seeking a qualified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) for a locum tenens assignment in Fort Wayne, Indiana, starting October 19, 2026, with coverage potentially extending through December 31, 2026. The provider will deliver inpatient psychiatric care, manage medications, participate in treatment team meetings, and support the ongoing treatment of new and existing patients. The ideal candidate will collaborate with the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), other Nurse Practitioners, and the clinical team to provide high-quality behavioral health services.
Job Responsibilities
• Provide inpatient psychiatric rounding and monitor patient progress.
• Manage psychiatric medications and adjust treatment plans as clinically indicated.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and coordinate patient care.
• Provide ongoing psychiatric management for youth and/or adult patients, as assigned.
• Monitor treatment outcomes and document clinical findings and care plans.
• Collaborate with the CMO, other Nurse Practitioners, and the broader clinical team.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the WellSky electronic medical record (EMR) system.
• Manage a patient caseload of up to 20 patients.
• Follow established clinical protocols, patient safety standards, and applicable healthcare regulations.
Qualifications
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification and appropriate board certification or board eligibility (BC/BE).
• Relevant experience in psychiatric and inpatient behavioral health settings.
• Candidates with relevant clinical experience may be considered in lieu of fellowship training.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to provide psychiatric medication management and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience working with youth and/or adult psychiatric populations, as applicable.
• No Suboxone certification required.
Working Hours
• Assignment end date: December 31, 2026, with coverage potentially continuing through the end of the year.
• Assignment duration: Approximately 10 weeks.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, with rotating weekend coverage.
• Shift options: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM or 9:00 AM–5:00 PM.
• Onsite commitment: 8 hours per shift.
• On-call responsibilities: None.
Skills
• Psychiatric medication management and monitoring.
• Inpatient psychiatric rounding and patient care coordination.
• Interdisciplinary communication and treatment team collaboration.
• Clinical documentation and proficiency with electronic medical record systems, preferably WellSky.
• Patient monitoring, risk assessment, and behavioral health care management.
• Ability to manage a caseload of up to 20 patients.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and time-management skills.
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