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Stamford Health
Stamford, Connecticut

Nurse Practitioner – Inpatient Psychiatry - Per Diem

Nurse PractitionerIncludes callIncludes weekendsPer Diem Full Practice Authority
Posted 3mo ago

About the Role

Per diem inpatient psych. 8am-4pm weekends. 16 patients per shift. No admitting/discharging. 2-4 shifts/month. Flexible.

Join Stamford Health as a Nurse Practitioner – Inpatient Psychiatry - Per Diem in Stamford, Connecticut.

Requirements

  • Valid license as an APP (APRN or PA) in CT.
  • ACLS certification required.
  • Prior inpatient psychiatry APRN or PA experience required.
  • As a Planetree hospital, we are committed to personalizing, humanizing, and demystifying the healthcare experience for patients and their families. Our approach is holistic and encourages healing in all dimensions — mind, body, and spirit.

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Stamford Health as a Nurse Practitioner – Inpatient Psychiatry - Per Diem.

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner will support the in-house psychiatrist by rounding and charting on approximately 16 patients per shift. The role focuses on providing coverage for a 24-bed inpatient psychiatric unit without admitting or discharging patients.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

ACLS

Key Skills

Inpatient PsychiatryPatient RoundingChartingPsychiatric CareACLS

Position Insights

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This role scores 3.9/10 on work-life balance for Nurse Practitioner roles.

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