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Nurse Practitioner

Job in Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, 70595, USA
Listing for: Merakey
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-06
Job specializations:
  • Nursing
    Healthcare Nursing, Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatry
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 96.15 USD Hourly USD 96.15 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Requirements

  • Must have an active driver’s license in Louisiana
  • Willing to work in a community-based setting
  • Board-certified or board-eligible psychiatrist, a medical psychologist, or an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) with a specialty in adult mental health in Louisiana
Position Overview

We are seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our team in Lafayette, LA. Earn: $96.15/hour.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to determine medication needs
  • Document patient assessments and interactions in the EHR
  • Prescribe and manage pharmacologic treatments, including controlled substances
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust medications as necessary
  • Facilitate direct patient admissions to hospitals when appropriate
  • Participate in weekly multidisciplinary team meetings to develop coordinated treatment plans
  • Collaborate closely with psychiatrists, registered nurses, and other care team members
  • Provide community-based services, including traveling to patient locations with team support
Benefits
  • Daily Pay
  • Work/Life Balance
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Cell Phone Discount Plans
  • Employee Referral Bonuses Tuition Reimbursement
  • Membership
Equal Opportunity Employer

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

Veterans are welcome to apply.

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