Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Central Kansas

This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id : ORD-202109-NP-KS Title : NP Dates Needed : Oct - ongoing Shift Type : Day Shift Assignment Type : Inpatient Call Required : No Board Certification Required : Yes Job Duration : Locums About the Facility A county-operated detention facility that primarily houses pretrial detainees and individuals serving short-term sentences is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for locum tenens coverage. About the Facility Location The facility is located in Central Kansas. About the Clinician's Workday This role involves conducting initial and follow-up psychiatric assessments for inmates, managing and adjusting psychotropic medications with proper documentation, and collaborating with medical and correctional staff on complex cases. The provider responds to acute psychiatric crises, maintains accurate medical records in compliance with legal and institutional standards, and participates in regular team meetings to review patient progress, treatment plans, and facility needs. Additional Job Details Case Load / PPD : ~15-20 Support Staff : Director of Behavioral Health, additional NPs, MD, licensed medical staff Patient Population : Adults Location Type : On-Site Prescriptive Authority Required : Yes Government : No Shift Hours : Full time (40 hours) Cases Treated : Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Substance Use Disorder, Personality Disorders Average Length of Stay : ~10 days Census : 16 beds Why choose LocumTenens.com? Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment : Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist Digital hub for assignment details