Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at InpatientFacility in Salem, Oreg

Job Reference Id:

ORD-210182-NP-OR

Title:

NP

Dates Needed:

5/4/2026-11/6/2026

Shift Type:

Day Shift

Assignment Type:

Inpatient

Call Required:

No

Board Certification Required:

Yes

Job Duration:

Locums

About the Facility This large inpatient hospital provides comprehensive psychiatric services and seeks ongoing locum tenens coverage for adult mental health treatment. The healthcare facility offers coverage for all transportation and housing costs associated with the assignment and provides licensing assistance for qualified candidates. The hospital maintains modern documentation systems and dedicated support staff to ensure effective treatment delivery in the inpatient psychiatric environment. About the Facility Location Salem, Oregon is a town with a little bit of everything. Find yourself around farmers' markets, outlets, entertainment shows, museums, and outdoor activities around every corner. About the Clinician's Workday The psychiatric nurse practitioner will provide comprehensive psychiatric care to adult patients in an inpatient hospital setting. Daily responsibilities include conducting thorough psychiatric evaluations, developing individualized treatment plans, and managing psychotropic medications for patients requiring inpatient mental health services. The clinician will work collaboratively with interdisciplinary treatment teams and maintain detailed documentation of patient progress and treatment interventions. The position requires board certification with prescriptive authority and involves working 40 hours per week during day shift hours with no call requirements.

Additional Job Details

Case Load/PPD:

8

Support Staff:

Nursing staff, medical assistants, and administrative support

Patient Population:

Adults

Location Type:

On-Site

Prescriptive Authority Required:

Yes

Government:

No

Shift Hours:

Full time (40 hours)

Cases Treated:

Adult patients requiring inpatient psychiatric treatment

Average Length of Stay:

Variable based on patient needs

Census:

Variable based on facility capacity

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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