Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Indiana
LocumTenens.com
Indianapolis, IN
This Job at a Glance
Job Reference Id: ORD-210648-NP-IN
Title: NP
Dates Needed: May 2026 - Ongoing
Shift Type: Day Shift; Call
Assignment Type: Inpatient
Call Required: Yes
Board Certification Required: Yes
Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility
The inpatient facility operates as a comprehensive psychiatric treatment center providing specialized mental health services for adults requiring intensive care. The facility maintains a census of 12 patients with an average length of stay of 2-7 days, offering acute care, detoxification services, and comprehensive behavioral health programs. The organization utilizes modern documentation systems and established protocols to ensure effective psychiatric care delivery in a structured treatment environment designed for adults requiring inpatient mental health services.
About the Facility Location
The region offers diverse recreational opportunities including outdoor activities, entertainment venues, and cultural attractions. Local communities host seasonal festivals, live entertainment events, and family-friendly activities throughout the year. The area provides access to regional attractions, outdoor recreation, and year-round activities suitable for various interests and lifestyles.
About the Clinician‘s Workday
The psychiatric nurse practitioner will deliver comprehensive inpatient psychiatric services for adult patients requiring specialized mental health treatment in a structured facility environment. Clinical duties include conducting thorough psychiatric evaluations, developing individualized treatment plans, and managing psychotropic medications for patients experiencing acute psychiatric conditions, detoxification needs, and various mental health disorders. The clinician will work part-time providing 8-12 shifts per month with on-call and weekend responsibilities, managing a census of 12 patients with an average length of stay of 2-7 days while maintaining detailed documentation and collaborating with nursing staff to ensure coordinated care delivery.
Additional Job Details
Case Load/PPD: 10-12
Support Staff: RN, Tech
Patient Population: Adults
Call Ratio/Schedule: On call plus weekend rounding
Location Type: On-Site
Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
Government: No
Shift Hours: Part time (16 hours)
Cases Treated: Acute, detox, mental health conditions
Average Length of Stay: 2-7 days
Census: 12
Med Checks/Follow-up per day: Variable based on patient needs and treatment protocols for inpatient psychiatric unit with average length of stay of 2-7 days
Initial Evaluation Time: Standard psychiatric evaluation timeframes per facility protocols for comprehensive assessment
Why choose LocumTenens.com?
Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:
Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm
Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet
Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
Digital hub for assignment details
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.