Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Outpatient Clinic in Raleigh, North Carolina

Job description

About the facility

This psychiatric hospital provides medical services to a patient population requiring both physical health oversight and behavioral health care. The facility maintains established clinical protocols and a multidisciplinary team to support quality care delivery. Clinicians are expected to integrate medical management into the broader treatment framework of the facility.

About the facility location

Raleigh, North Carolina offers a range of cultural and recreational attractions, including the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and the North Carolina Museum of Art. The city features opportunities for dining at notable restaurants, shopping at textile and specialty retailers, and attendance at community celebrations. Clinicians on assignment will find options suited to a variety of interests, including ghost tours, flea and street markets, and local venues throughout the region.

About the clinician's workday

The nurse practitioner will provide primary care services to a psychiatric patient population Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, managing approximately 20 patients per day. Clinical responsibilities include conducting history and physical examinations, performing chart review, managing medications, and addressing acute medical issues as they arise. The clinician will work collaboratively with behavioral health and medical clinicians to support the comprehensive care needs of the patient population. Prescriptive authority is required for this assignment.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 20
• Support staff: Psychiatrist, psych extender, psychologist, psychologist med extender, full nursing staff all assigned to units with med provide
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes