PRN Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Practice independently without physician oversight.
Job Description
About the Role
Join Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare as a PRN Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – Per Diem in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducts all Psychiatric Evaluations and ensures medical necessity for all individuals enrolled in the PHP.
- Provides medication management services for individuals enrolled in PHP as needed.
- Available on-site at least weekly and by telephone in unusual or urgent situations related to medication.
- Provides consultation, education and related information to patients and the families, if involved, to increase success of treatment and program engagement.
Requirements
- Will.” ISJPOP
Benefits & Compensation
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare as a PRN Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – Per Diem.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This PRN Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner position at Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
This Psychiatry position at Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare 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 West Des Moines, Iowa.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric evaluation, Medication management, Pharmacological treatment, Clinical documentation, Behavioral health, Co-occurring disorders, Substance use disorders, Patient consultation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.
Core responsibilities: The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is responsible for conducting psychiatric evaluations and providing medication management services for clients. They will collaborate with the care team and external providers to ensure the health and safety of patients throughout the treatment process.
Benefits package: Collaborative environment, Multiple Career Development Pathways, 100% Company Paid EAP Emotional Well-Being Support, 401K with Company Match, Generous Team Member Referral Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Per Diem
Posted
4d ago
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