Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in North Carolina Job at LocumTenens.com, New Hill, NC

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  • LocumTenens.com
  • New Hill, NC

Job Description

This Job at a Glance
  • Job Reference Id: ORD-210706-NP-NC
  • Title: NP
  • Dates Needed: April 13, 2026 - May 31, 2026
  • Shift Type: Day Shift; Call
  • Assignment Type: Inpatient
  • Call Required: Yes
  • Board Certification Required: Yes
  • Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility

The inpatient facility operates a specialized psychiatric unit providing comprehensive mental health services for adult patients requiring acute psychiatric care. The facility maintains established protocols for psychiatric treatment delivery and utilizes modern documentation systems to ensure effective patient outcomes in a structured hospital environment designed for intensive psychiatric services.

About the Facility Location

North Carolina offers diverse attractions spanning from mountain regions with scenic estates and botanical gardens to coastal destinations featuring beautiful beaches and barrier islands. Visitors can explore cultural landmarks including motorsports venues, science museums, and various historical sites, while outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy waterfalls, lakes, and water activities such as snorkeling and paddle boarding. The region provides year-round recreational opportunities for both families and individuals, featuring everything from racing venues to guided eco tours and fishing adventures along the coast.

About the Clinician's Workday

The psychiatric nurse practitioner will deliver specialized inpatient psychiatric care for adult patients requiring acute mental health treatment in a hospital setting. Primary clinical duties include conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, managing psychotropic medications, and developing individualized treatment plans while working part-time coverage including weekend shifts from Saturday 8am to Monday 8am. The position requires maintaining on-call availability for PRN shifts during weekdays and weekends, performing patient rounds, and collaborating with nursing staff and multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective care coordination throughout the inpatient psychiatric unit.

Additional Job Details
  • Case Load/PPD: Variable based on facility volume
  • Support Staff: Nursing staff, medical assistants, and administrative support
  • Patient Population: Adults
  • Call Ratio/Schedule: 8am Saturday - 8am Monday
  • Location Type: On-Site
  • Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
  • Government: No
  • Shift Hours: Part time (16 hours)
  • Cases Treated: Acute psychiatric conditions
  • Average Length of Stay: Variable based on patient complexity and treatment needs
  • Census: Variable based on facility capacity
  • Med Checks/Follow-up per day: Variable based on patient needs and treatment protocols for acute psychiatric inpatient care with PRN scheduling flexibility
  • Initial Evaluation Time: Standard psychiatric evaluation timeframes per facility protocols for comprehensive assessment
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  • Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist

  • Digital hub for assignment details

Job Tags

16 hours, Part time, Locum, Relief, Shift work, Day shift, Weekday work

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