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

Vetted HealthKansas, US

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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

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner • Kansas, US