Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility Near Dayton, Ohio

Job description

About the facility

This correctional facility provides comprehensive psychiatric care for adults in a secure environment with established protocols and modern documentation systems. The facility operates with dedicated staff to ensure effective psychiatric treatment delivery for patients requiring inpatient mental health services.

About the facility location

Near Dayton, Ohio is known as the Outdoor Adventure Capital of the Midwest. Kayaking, hiking, cycling, birdwatching - you name it. Riverscape MetroPark downtown is especially great for a scenic stroll or summer events!

About the clinician's workday

The psychiatric nurse practitioner will provide comprehensive inpatient psychiatric care for adult female inmates requiring mental health treatment within a correctional facility environment. Clinical duties include conducting psychiatric evaluations, developing individualized treatment plans, and managing medications for patients with various mental health conditions. The clinician will work part-time day shifts totaling 24 hours per week with no call requirements, collaborating with facility staff to ensure effective care delivery.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: Variable
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes
• Shift hours: Part time (24 hours)
• Cases treated: Variable
• Average length of stay: Variable
• Census: Variable
• Med checks/follow-up per day: Not applicable
• Initial evaluation time: Not applicable