Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Indiana

Job description

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
• 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