Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Weekends

4 days ago
Conway, ArkansasPart TimeNurse Practitioner
Practice Authority in Arkansas
Supervision Required

Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.

No salary listed — Nurse Practitioner pays $92k median

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Acadia Healthcare as a Psychiatric NP – Weekends, PRN in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • on scheduled basis directed by medical staff.
  • May focus on health promotion and disease prevention.
  • May order, perform or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x-rays.
  • May prescribe medication.

Requirements

  • call responsibilities on scheduled basis directed by medical staff. May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x

Work Schedule

  • Part-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Acadia Healthcare as a Psychiatric NP – Weekends, PRN.

Key Skills

Psychiatric EvaluationMedical DiagnosisTreatment PlanningCrisis ManagementPatient CareMedication PrescriptionClinical ObservationTherapeutic BoundariesLimit SettingPatient Education
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Weekends at Acadia a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Psychiatry nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Acadia is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Conway, Arkansas.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric Evaluation, Medical Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, Crisis Management, Patient Care, Medication Prescription, Clinical Observation, Therapeutic Boundaries. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: Provide medical evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment for acute and chronic mental health illnesses in an inpatient setting. Collaborate with medical staff to formulate Master Treatment Plans and ensure patient safety and quality care.

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About Acadia

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6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (1)

Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Part-time

Posted

4d ago