Psychiatry Physician
Company: iRecruitMD
Location: Davenport
Posted on: June 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Inpatient Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner
Position Summary The Inpatient Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner provides advanced
practice psychiatric care to patients admitted to an inpatient
behavioral health or medical unit. This role focuses on the
assessment, diagnosis, and management of acute psychiatric
conditions, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and support
of safe transitions of care. Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for hospitalized
patients Diagnose and manage acute and chronic psychiatric conditions Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including
medication management Monitor patient response to treatment and adjust care plans as
needed Participate in daily interdisciplinary treatment team rounds Provide crisis intervention and risk assessment for safety
concerns Collaborate with psychiatrists, nursing staff, social work, and
ancillary services Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications,
and treatment plans Coordinate discharge planning and continuity of care Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the
electronic health record Support quality improvement, patient safety, and regulatory
compliance initiatives Inpatient psychiatric unit or hospital-based behavioral health
service May include coverage of medical floors for psychiatric
consultation Shift-based or scheduled coverage, including weekends and
holidays as required Adult or adolescent inpatient psychiatric patients (depending on
unit) Patients with acute mood, psychotic, substance-related, and
behavioral disorders Master s or Doctoral degree in Nursing Graduate of an accredited Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse
Practitioner (PMHNP) program National board certification as a PMHNP Eligible for unrestricted nurse practitioner licensure in the
practicing state DEA registration or eligibility Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills Ability to manage high-acuity psychiatric conditions Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration
skills Commitment to patient-centered, trauma-informed care Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced inpatient
environment Hospital-based inpatient behavioral health setting Multidisciplinary, team-based care model Focus on safety, stabilization, and recovery
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Keywords: iRecruitMD, Rockford , Psychiatry Physician, Healthcare , Davenport, Illinois
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