Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at InpatientFacility in Salem, Oreg

This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id: ORD-NP-OR Title: NP Dates Needed: 5/4/2026-11/6/2026 Shift Type: Day Shift Assignment Type: Inpatient Call Required: No Board Certification Required: Yes Job Duration: Locums About the Facility
This large inpatient hospital provides comprehensive psychiatric services and seeks ongoing locum tenens coverage for adult mental health treatment. The healthcare facility offers coverage for all transportation and housing costs associated with the assignment and provides licensing assistance for qualified candidates. The hospital maintains modern documentation systems and dedicated support staff to ensure effective treatment delivery in the inpatient psychiatric environment. About the Facility Location
Salem, Oregon is a town with a little bit of everything. Find yourself around farmers' markets, outlets, entertainment shows, museums, and outdoor activities around every corner. About the Clinician's Workday
The psychiatric nurse practitioner will provide comprehensive psychiatric care to adult patients in an inpatient hospital setting. Daily responsibilities include conducting thorough psychiatric evaluations, developing individualized treatment plans, and managing psychotropic medications for patients requiring inpatient mental health services. The clinician will work collaboratively with interdisciplinary treatment teams and maintain detailed documentation of patient progress and treatment interventions. The position requires board certification with prescriptive authority and involves working 40 hours per week during day shift hours with no call requirements.
Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD: 8 Support Staff: Nursing staff, medical assistants, and administrative support Patient Population: Adults Location Type: On-Site Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes Government: No Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours) Cases Treated: Adult patients requiring inpatient psychiatric treatment Average Length of Stay: Variable based on patient needs Census: Variable based on facility capacity Med Checks/Follow-up per day: Variable based on patient needs and treatment protocols Initial Evaluation Time: Standard psychiatric evaluation timeframes per facility protocols
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