Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Locum Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Washington

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference
  - -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 time frames per facility protocols

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