Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Psychiatric in Michigan

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Psychiatric in Michigan

Sanford, Michigan
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About the job

Inpatient psychiatric facility in Michigan seeks a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for locum tenens coverage. Provides evaluation and medication management for adult patients during day shifts, supporting continuity of care in a structured environment.

Requirements

  • Board certification required
  • Prescriptive authority needed
  • Experience with adult psychiatric patients
  • Full-time availability
  • Inpatient setting experience

Qualifications

  • Board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
  • Licensed in Michigan
  • Good clinical judgment
  • Patient-focused care

Full job description

This Job at a Glance

Job Reference Id: ORD- -NP-MI

Title: NP

Dates Needed: ASAP - Ongoing

Shift Type: Day Shift

Assignment Type: Inpatient

Call Required: Yes

Board Certification Required: Yes

Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility This inpatient psychiatric facility provides structured behavioral health services for adult patients requiring evaluation and ongoing treatment. The facility maintains dedicated support staff, including 1 APP, to ensure continuity of care within the inpatient environment. Locum tenens coverage is sought to address the clinical needs of the adult population served. About the Facility Location Michigan offers a range of attractions suited to diverse interests, including natural landmarks such as the Great Lakes, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Mackinac Island, and Isle Royale National Park. Clinicians on assignment may also explore urban destinations such as Detroit and Traverse City, with activities ranging from historical walking tours and wine tours to baseball games and family-friendly adventure parks. The state provides year-round recreational and cultural opportunities accessible throughout its varied regions. About the Clinician‘s Workday The psychiatric nurse practitioner will provide full-time inpatient psychiatric services for adult patients during day shifts, following a 7 on/7 off schedule from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, totaling 40 hours per week on-site. Clinical responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations and managing medications for adults within a structured inpatient setting, with an average patient volume of 18 patients per day.

Additional Job Details

Case Load/PPD: 18 PPD

Support Staff: 1 APP

Patient Population: Adults

Location Type: On-Site

Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes

Government: No

Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)

Cases Treated: Adult inpatient psychiatric conditions

Average Length of Stay: Variable

Census: Variable

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