Locum Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry

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• Job Reference Id:  ORD- -NP-KS
• Title:  NP
• Dates Needed:  ASAP - January with option to extend
• Shift Type:  Day Shift
• Assignment Type:  Inpatient
• Call Required:  No
• Board Certification Required:  Yes
• Job Duration:  Locums

A state hospital is seeking a psychiatric nurse practitioner for locum tenens coverage.

The facility is about 50 miles northwest of Great Bend, KS.

This position is MondayFriday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with no call, weekends, or overtime, in an inpatient 30-bed adult unit serving both male and female patients with average stays of up to 10 days. The psychiatrist will evaluate and manage adult patients referred by community mental health centers, provide medication management, oversee admissions and discharges, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including primary care, on ongoing psychiatric care.

• Case Load/PPD:  ~10-15 PPD
• Support Staff:  multidisciplinary team
• Patient Population:  Adults
• Location Type:  On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:  Yes
• Government:  No
• Shift Hours:  Full time (40 hours)
• Cases Treated:  Mood Disorders, Psychotic Disorders, PTSD, Substance Use Disorder
• Average Length of Stay:  7-10 days
• Census:  30

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1. Contribute to global health initiatives by participating in international locum assignments, addressing healthcare disparities and supporting healthcare infrastructure development.
2. Increase your earnings by taking on additional shifts or assignments, boosting your financial stability and opportunities.
3. Tailor patient care approaches to individual needs and preferences, free from institutional protocols or constraints, fostering patient-centered care and satisfaction.
4. Tailor your schedule to suit your lifestyle, allowing for personal commitments and travel.
5. Transition between full-time, part-time, or locum roles as your personal or professional circumstances evolve, maintaining career fluidity and adaptability.