Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Coverage at Inpatient FacilityinWashington
LocumTenens.com
Malaga, WA
Job Reference Id: ORD-210237-NP-WA
Title: NP
Dates Needed: ASAP for 3-6 months
Shift Type: Day Shift
Assignment Type: Inpatient
Call Required: No
Board Certification Required: No
Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility This inpatient evaluation and treatment facility specializes in acute psychiatric care for adult patients. The 16-bed facility maintains a census of approximately 14 patients with an average length of stay ranging from 2 to 14 days. The facility provides comprehensive psychiatric services in a structured inpatient environment. About the Facility Location Washington state offers diverse regional attractions and extensive outdoor recreation opportunities. The area features hiking trails and mountain access, while coastal regions provide marine activities. The surrounding geography offers year-round opportunities for outdoor activities including hiking, skiing, and camping. About the Clinician's Workday The psychiatric nurse practitioner will conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and provide ongoing medication management for adult patients in a structured inpatient environment. Daily responsibilities include performing rounds on 8-10 patients, developing individualized treatment plans, and collaborating with interdisciplinary treatment teams to ensure coordinated care delivery. The clinician will work full-time Monday through Friday during day shift hours with no call requirements, managing complex psychiatric cases with an average length of stay ranging from 2 to 14 days.
Additional Job Details
Case Load/PPD: 8-10
Support Staff: Nursing staff, medical assistants, and administrative support
Patient Population: All Ages
Location Type: On-Site
Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
Government: No
Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)
Cases Treated: Adult patients requiring inpatient psychiatric evaluation and treatment
Average Length of Stay: 2-14 days
Census: 14
Med Checks/Follow-up per day: Variable based on patient needs and treatment protocols
Initial Evaluation Time: Standard psychiatric evaluation timeframes per facility protocols
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About the Company
LocumTenens.com
Welcome to a Career Opportunity with LocumTenens.com! We are a member of the Jackson Healthcare family of companies, the third largest healthcare staffing company in the U.S., serving more than 7 million patients in over 1,400 healthcare facilities. You will find us included among Atlanta's Best Places to Work and ranked #6 on Fortune 2018 Best Companies to Work for in Health Care and Biopharma. When hospitals or medical facilities are understaffed, they rely on us to find them the right temporary healthcare providers on demand. Patients Need Doctors – that’s where we come in … and you don’t need a medical degree! Demand is high and career opportunities are expanding.