Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Coverage at Outpatient Facilityin Cape May, NJ
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Jackson, NJ, 08527, USA
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- Part-time
Flexible part-time locum in a secure correctional outpatient setting with focused forensic caseload. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) — Day shift, part-time 16 hrs/week across 2–3 flexible days, on-site in Cape May, NJ. Locum assignment starting March 30th; outpatient county jail setting providing psychiatric evaluations and medication management. - Active NP license with prescriptive authority in NJ
- Experience with adult forensic/correctional psychiatric patients
- Comfortable performing 30-min initial evaluations and 15-min med checks
- Ability to document in electronic health records
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This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id: ORD-210381-NP-NJ Title: NP Dates Needed: March 30th Onwards Shift Type: Day Shift Assignment Type: Outpatient Call Required: No Board Certification Required: Negotiable Job Duration: Locums About the Facility
The county jail provides specialized psychiatric services for adult inmates requiring mental health treatment in a secure correctional environment. The facility maintains comprehensive behavioral health programs with dedicated resources for psychiatric evaluation and medication management services. The institution operates with modern documentation systems and multidisciplinary care teams to ensure effective treatment delivery for inmates with various mental health conditions. About the Facility Location
New Jersey offers diverse attractions ranging from iconic boardwalks in Atlantic City and Ocean City to natural preserves like the Lakota Wolf Preserve and artistic destinations such as Grounds For Sculpture. The state features popular coastal areas including Asbury Park, Cape May, and Wildwood, which host various events and festivals throughout the year. Spring typically brings additional outdoor activities and community celebrations to the region's numerous venues and beaches. About the Clinician's Workday
The psychiatric nurse practitioner will conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and provide ongoing medication management for adult forensic patients in a county jail setting. Clinical duties include performing 30-minute initial evaluations and 15-minute medication checks while managing approximately 8-10 patients per day in the outpatient correctional environment. The clinician will work part-time for 16 hours per week across 2-3 flexible days, collaborating with correctional staff and nursing personnel to ensure coordinated care delivery. Documentation responsibilities include maintaining detailed patient records using electronic systems while providing specialized psychiatric treatment for inmates requiring mental health services. Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD: 8-10 Support Staff: Nursing staff, correctional officers, and administrative support Patient Population: Adults Location Type: On-Site Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes Government: No Shift Hours: Part time (16 hours) Cases Treated: Adult forensic patients requiring psychiatric evaluation and medication management Average Length of Stay: Not applicable for outpatient setting Census: Not applicable for outpatient setting Med Checks/Follow-up per day: 15-minute medication checks as determined by provider based on patient
The county jail provides specialized psychiatric services for adult inmates requiring mental health treatment in a secure correctional environment. The facility maintains comprehensive behavioral health programs with dedicated resources for psychiatric evaluation and medication management services. The institution operates with modern documentation systems and multidisciplinary care teams to ensure effective treatment delivery for inmates with various mental health conditions. About the Facility Location
New Jersey offers diverse attractions ranging from iconic boardwalks in Atlantic City and Ocean City to natural preserves like the Lakota Wolf Preserve and artistic destinations such as Grounds For Sculpture. The state features popular coastal areas including Asbury Park, Cape May, and Wildwood, which host various events and festivals throughout the year. Spring typically brings additional outdoor activities and community celebrations to the region's numerous venues and beaches. About the Clinician's Workday
The psychiatric nurse practitioner will conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and provide ongoing medication management for adult forensic patients in a county jail setting. Clinical duties include performing 30-minute initial evaluations and 15-minute medication checks while managing approximately 8-10 patients per day in the outpatient correctional environment. The clinician will work part-time for 16 hours per week across 2-3 flexible days, collaborating with correctional staff and nursing personnel to ensure coordinated care delivery. Documentation responsibilities include maintaining detailed patient records using electronic systems while providing specialized psychiatric treatment for inmates requiring mental health services. Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD: 8-10 Support Staff: Nursing staff, correctional officers, and administrative support Patient Population: Adults Location Type: On-Site Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes Government: No Shift Hours: Part time (16 hours) Cases Treated: Adult forensic patients requiring psychiatric evaluation and medication management Average Length of Stay: Not applicable for outpatient setting Census: Not applicable for outpatient setting Med Checks/Follow-up per day: 15-minute medication checks as determined by provider based on patient
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