Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Updated 10/31/26
Waupun, Wisconsin, United States
Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatry
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
DNP
MSN/MSRN
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Summary:
• Ref #: S-NP-9234260
• Profession: Nurse Practitioner
• Specialty: Psychiatry / Psychiatric-Mental Health
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Waupun, WI
• Coverage Period: 11/23/2026 - 05/22/2027
• Duration: 26 weeks
• Work Arrangement: Onsite preferred; hybrid onsite and telepsychiatry arrangements may be considered.
• Schedule: 7:00 AM-3:30 PM
Requirements:
• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Active and unrestricted APRN license in the state of practice.
• Board Certified as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).
• Current national certification through ANCC or an equivalent recognized certifying organization.
• Active DEA registration and prescriptive authority, if required.
• Prior experience providing psychiatric and behavioral healthcare preferred.
• Experience diagnosing and treating mental health conditions.
• Knowledge of psychiatric medication management and treatment planning.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and decision-making skills.
Responsibilities:
• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and mental health assessments.
• Diagnose and manage psychiatric and behavioral health conditions.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications within the scope of licensure and prescriptive authority.
• Monitor patients' treatment progress and medication effectiveness.
• Provide medication management and therapeutic interventions as appropriate.
• Assess patients for suicide risk, self-harm, and other safety concerns.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, physicians, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and patient records.
• Provide patient and family education regarding mental health conditions and treatment options.
• Ensure compliance with applicable healthcare regulations, clinical standards, and professional guidelines.
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