NP - Psychiatry Job in Davenport, Iowa
Locum Tenens Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner — Inpatient Davenport, IA (Weekdays + Scheduled Call)
Company:Adelphi Staffing, LLC
Professions/Specialties:NP - Psychiatry,General Nurse Practitioner
Location:Davenport, Iowa, United States
Job Type:Part-time, In-person, Temporary / Locum Tenens
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Job Description
Job ID: N/A
Location: Davenport, IA
Specialty: Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner (General)
Type: Locum Tenens, Inpatient
Coverage: Clinical + Call
Duration: ASAP – Ongoing
Schedule
- Clinic: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Call: scheduled; day 1:3, night 1:4
- Weekend: one weekend per month
Patient Population & Volume
- Age range: adolescents (8+) and adults
- Average daily census: 18 patients (≈14 adults, 4 adolescents)
- Admissions: accepts ED consult admissions
- Case mix: psychotic disorders, substance-related disorders, anxiety, personality disorders, delirium, dementia, cognitive disorders, etc.
- Rounding: required
Facility & Support
- Unit beds: 36 total (28 adult, 8 adolescent)
- Trauma level: III
- EMR: Cerner (scheduled migration to Epic Sep 2026)
- Supervision: psychiatry supervising physicians available
- Support staff: RNs, behavioral health techs, recreational therapists, social workers, utilization management nurse, discharge planners
Privileges, Credentialing & Compliance
- Hospital privileges required
- Credentialing timeline: 30–90 days
Required Procedures & Clinical Duties
- Perform admission histories, psychiatric assessments, and physical exams
- Conduct inpatient rounds
- Diagnose and manage psychiatric disorders
- Prescribe and manage medications
- Order and interpret diagnostic studies
- Order referrals and coordinate care
- Manage ongoing care in consultation with supervising psychiatrists
- Provide addiction education/management
- Complete administrative duties and care coordination
Minimum Qualifications
- Board certified NP — required
- Active Iowa RN/NP license — required
- Experience: no new graduates; prior inpatient psychiatry experience required
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About Adelphi Locums
Adelphi Locums specializes in placing physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and CRNAs in locum tenens assignments nationwide. They focus on matching qualified providers with healthcare facilities that need flexible, short-term coverage. The company manages all aspects of the placement process, including credentialing, licensing, travel arrangements, and payroll. Their team emphasizes building strong relationships with both clinicians and clients to ensure a smooth experience. Adelphi Locums is committed to responsive service, professionalism, and delivering high-quality care through experienced providers. Their goal is to make locum tenens work simple, reliable, and rewarding for everyone involved.