Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Day Shift | $95/hr

Location:

Indianapolis, IN 46202 (Onsite)

Pay Rate:

$95/hour (W2)

Contract Duration:

(07/28/2026 - 08/31/2026) with possibility of extension

Shift:

4-7 hour days. No on-call is required

Job Requirements:

Active Indiana Nurse Licensing Board approval, working within NP scope of practice. DEA registration and Indiana Controlled Substance Registration (CSR) for prescribing. Working knowledge of psychology for managing emotionally disturbed or behaviorally abnormal patients.

Experience w/Independent primary care practice:

health histories, physical exams, diagnosis of acute/chronic conditions.

Experience w/Invasive procedures:

cultures, pap smears, rectal exams, suturing, dressing changes. Bridge building certification. CPR certification. Prior experience providing clinical direction to nursing and direct care staff.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Perform work under the direction of the medical director, work is reviewed through consultations with the collaborative physician or medical director; Perform, independent of physician direction, advanced practice nursing in primary health care including, but not limited to: elicit patient health histories; perform physical examinations; establish diagnosis for short-term; common acute or chronic conditions; order, perform and interpret diagnostic studies; order tests such as X-Rays, EKG's, EEG's and blood chemistries; perform invasive procedures, including but not limited to, stool cultures; throat cultures; vaginal/cervical cultures, pap smears and rectal exams; perform minor therapeutic/corrective measures, suture placement and removal, dressing changes; prescribe therapies, wellness activities and refer patients to appropriate health care providers when indicated; Prescribe medication and treatment within practice guidelines and possess the necessary DEA and Controlled Substance Registration (CSR) specific to the State of Indiana; Provide initial emergency care such as CPR and alert appropriate emergency providers; Provide consultation through collaboration with a variety of health care professionals and interdisciplinary team members in the areas of nursing practice, patient care, health education, patient care delivery system, program/project development and professional development; Lead and direct nursing staff in the design, coordination and evaluation of research to improve clinical practice and delivery of health care for patients; direct or participate in the oversight and application of research and quality assurance projects; Develop educational programs for individual patients and patient groups appropriate to health problems, level of functioning, emotional needs and patient characteristics; Organize and coordinate specialty clinics at the facility (i.e., seizure management, hypertension, diabetes, etc.) in conjunction with the medical staff; Provide clinical direction to nursing and direct care staff in the same manner that a Physician would; Maintain accurate records to reflect and assume accountability for clinical decisions and actions.

Job Requirements:

Application of conceptual theory-based knowledge to manage clients' health care status, including pathophysiology, nursing theory, life span development, and family development and interaction theory, and assure optimal care for clients; Specialized knowledge of and ability to utilize the full range of accepted professional nursing principles and practices within in-patient care; Working knowledge of psychology relative to handling and caring for emotionally disturbed patients and those with abnormal mental and behavioral patterns as provided in nursing education; Possess a high degree of skill in providing patient care and in reacting effectively in emergency situations; Ability to communicate with patients regarding medical and nursing procedures and patient conditions; Working knowledge of State Board of Health laws and regulations pertaining to institutional care of patients; Ability to interpret, give and follow oral and written directions; Ability to develop and apply nursing care plans; Ability to provide guidance to staff nurses; Ability to organize and review the work of staff; Ability to coordinate the activities of others.

Responsibility:

Incumbent works independently and has final authority for care prescribed to assigned patients. May request directions from physician(s) when situations arise that are outside of the scope of practice. Incumbent must ensure that medical care provided is within the State Board of Health Laws and Joint Commission of Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations regulations and guidelines. Incumbent is administratively supervised by the Medical Director. Schedule & Orientation Requirements Candidates must be able to commit to the full orientation schedule with no absences . Why Join Tech Health Connect? ✅ $95.00/hour W2 ✅ 4-week contract with extension potential ✅

• No On-Call
• ✅ 4-7 hour days. No on-call is required ✅ Supportive recruitment and onboarding process Apply Today! If you're a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner looking for a rewarding opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
• Please apply with your updated resume along with your Indiana NP License, DEA Registration, CSR, and CPR certification

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Pay:

$93.00 - $95.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Experience:

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner:

1 year (Required)

Psychology :

1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

Indiana Nurse Licensing Board approval, NP (Required) Bridge building certification (Required) DEA License (Required) BLS Certification (Required) Indiana CSR (Required)

Work Location:

In person