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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Needed for 1099 Coverage at Inpatient FacilityinMassachusetts

LocumTenens.com
Lambs Grove, MA, 01562, USA
  • Market Salary: $125,590 - $160,310 p/year
  • Healthcare
  • Full-time
Our job summary
Competitive 1099 locum with no call and full benefits of rapid credentialing. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) — Inpatient adult psych unit in Massachusetts. Day shift, Mon–Fri, 40 hrs/wk. ASAP start for ~30 days (locum). On-site with Vista EMR; prescriptive authority required. - Active NP license for MA or compact/valid state license allowing practice in MA - Prescriptive authority (DEA) required - Experience in inpatient adult psychiatry - Comfortable managing up to 18 patients per shift and documenting in EMR - Ability to start ASAP and work a 30-day locum engagement
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This Job at a Glance
  • Job Reference Id: ORD- -NP-MA
  • Title: NP
  • Dates Needed: ASAP for 30 days
  • Shift Type: Day Shift
  • Assignment Type: Inpatient
  • Call Required: No
  • Board Certification Required: Negotiable
  • Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility

This inpatient psychiatric unit provides specialized mental health services for adult patients requiring acute psychiatric care. The facility maintains a structured treatment environment with an average length of stay of 7 days, supported by a dedicated admissions team and strong social worker support. The organization utilizes the Vista EMR system and established protocols to ensure effective psychiatric care delivery.

About the Facility Location

Massachusetts offers diverse attractions ranging from historical sites to cultural institutions, with the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston serving as one of the premier destinations. The state features notable locations like Salem, known for its guided walking tours exploring local history, and Provincetown on Cape Cod, which makes an accessible day trip from Boston and surrounding areas. Visitors can explore various museums, historical tours, and scenic coastal towns throughout the region.

About the Clinician‘s Workday

The psychiatric nurse practitioner will provide comprehensive inpatient psychiatric care for adult patients requiring acute mental health treatment. Clinical duties include managing a caseload of up to 18 patients with daily documentation requirements, spending 15-20 minutes with each patient for medication management and treatment monitoring. The clinician will work Monday through Friday for 40 hours per week with no call requirements, collaborating with the admissions team for patient intake while maintaining detailed documentation using the Vista EMR system.


Additional Job Details
  • Case Load/PPD: 18
  • Support Staff: Nurse practitioners, social workers, and nursing staff
  • Patient Population: Adults
  • Location Type: On-Site
  • Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
  • Government: No
  • Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)
  • Cases Treated: Adult psychiatric conditions
  • Average Length of Stay: 7 days
  • Census: Variable
  • Med Checks/Follow-up per day: 15-20 minutes with each patient daily for medication management and treatment monitoring
  • Initial Evaluation Time: Standard psychiatric evaluation timeframes per facility protocols

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