Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Western Massachusetts

Job description

About the facility

An acute inpatient psychiatric unit is seeking a psychiatric nurse practitioner for locum tenens coverage.

About the facility location

Western Massachusetts is full of adventure, attractions, and art and culture for you to enjoy while on assignment! Visit the Big E, which is the largest fair in the northeast, Historic Deerfield, or the World of Dr. Seuss Museum!

About the clinician's workday

This position is full-time, requiring 40 hours of work per week from Monday to Friday, with a mandatory five-day workweek. The average length of stay for patients is 7 days, and the average caseload is around 18 patients per day. There is no required supervision for nurse practitioners, and there is no call schedule associated with this role. Documentation is managed through an electronic medical record (EMR) system, specifically using the Vista platform. The support structure includes nurse practitioners who perform evaluations and admissions for the patients.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 18
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes
• Shift hours: Full time (40 hours)