Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Clinic in Iowa

LocumTenens.com

Maxwell, IA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Behavioral Health, Clinical Support, Consulting, Health Plan, Nurse Practitioner Psychiatry, Patient Care, Psychiatric Nursing, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Software Administration

LOCATION

Maxwell, IA

POSTED

2 days ago

This Job at a Glance

Job Reference Id: ORD-217853-NP-IA

Title: NP

Dates Needed: 20-22 shifts per month

Shift Type: Day Shift; Night Shift; Call

Assignment Type: Clinic

Call Required: Yes

Board Certification Required: Yes

Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility This behavioral health facility operates three inpatient units at a single location, providing structured psychiatric services for both adults and adolescents. The units collectively maintain 36 beds, comprising 28 adult beds and 8 adolescent beds, with dedicated clinical support including an APP and a psychiatrist on staff. The facility is structured to support continuous inpatient psychiatric coverage across day and night shifts. About the Facility Location Iowa offers a range of regional attractions and recreational opportunities suited to varied interests. The state features outdoor activities, historical and cultural sites, and community events accessible throughout its many communities. Clinicians on assignment will find year-round activities and regional resources available across the state. About the Clinician's Workday The psychiatric nurse practitioner will provide inpatient behavioral health coverage across three on-site units totaling 36 beds, serving adults and adolescents between the ages of 8 and 17, alongside one additional APP and a psychiatrist. Call coverage is required, with a 1:3 ratio during day hours (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) and a 1:4 ratio during night hours (5:00 PM - 8:00 AM). Day call responsibilities include taking calls for admissions and seeing an average of 2 consults per day. The assignment requires 20-22 shifts per month on-site, with board certification required.

Additional Job Details

Case Load/PPD: Average of 2 consults per day

Support Staff: 1 APP, 1 psychiatrist

Patient Population: All Ages

Call Ratio/Schedule: Call is 1:3 during the day (8a-5p) 1:4 call at night (5p-8a)

Location Type: On-Site

Prescriptive Authority Required: No

Government: No

Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)

Cases Treated: Adult and adolescent (ages 8-17) inpatient behavioral health conditions

Average Length of Stay: Variable

Census: 36 beds (28 adult, 8 adolescent)

Med Checks/Follow-up per day: Not applicable

Initial Evaluation Time: Not applicable

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About the Company

LocumTenens.com

Welcome to a Career Opportunity with LocumTenens.com! We are a member of the Jackson Healthcare family of companies, the third largest healthcare staffing company in the U.S., serving more than 7 million patients in over 1,400 healthcare facilities. You will find us included among Atlanta's Best Places to Work and ranked #6 on Fortune 2018 Best Companies to Work for in Health Care and Biopharma. When hospitals or medical facilities are understaffed, they rely on us to find them the right temporary healthcare providers on demand. Patients Need Doctors – that’s where we come in … and you don’t need a medical degree! Demand is high and career opportunities are expanding.

COMPANY SIZE

1,000 to 1,499 employees

INDUSTRY

Healthcare Services

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