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21 days ago

LocumTenens.com

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Indiana (ORD-213327-NP-IN)

$ 50 - $ 100 / hourly

Locum tenens

Indianapolis, Indiana

Psychiatry / Mental Health

Requirements

1 - 3 years

Experience level

PMHNP

Preferred credentials

Indiana

APRN license

Indianapolis, Indiana

Location

Job Description & Benefits

Role and responsibilities

This Job at a Glance
  • Job Reference Id:  ORD-213327-NP-IN
  • Title:  NP
  • Dates Needed:  ASAP - Ongoing
  • Shift Type:  Day Shift
  • Assignment Type:  Inpatient
  • Call Required:  No
  • Board Certification Required:  Yes
  • Job Duration:  Locums
About the Facility

This psychiatric hospital provides inpatient behavioral health and mental health treatment services for adults across southern Indiana. The facility operates with established protocols and modern documentation systems to ensure effective psychiatric care delivery in a structured hospital environment. The organization maintains interdisciplinary treatment teams and comprehensive services designed to support patients requiring acute psychiatric intervention.

About the Facility Location

Indiana offers diverse recreational opportunities including state parks and outdoor activities throughout the region. The area features various cultural entertainment options such as music festivals, art events, theater performances, and museums. Residents and visitors can explore numerous parks suitable for picnicking and recreational activities, with seasonal attractions available year-round across the state.

About the Clinician's Workday

The psychiatric nurse practitioner will provide independent psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and ongoing medication management under Medical Director collaboration during full-time day shifts. Clinical responsibilities include ordering, interpreting, and acting on diagnostic studies such as labs, imaging, EKGs, and EEGs to support clinical decision-making for adult patients requiring inpatient psychiatric care. The clinician will prescribe medications and controlled substances in compliance with Indiana DEA/CSR requirements and facility protocols while participating in interdisciplinary treatment teams, admissions, discharge planning, and ongoing patient care coordination. Additional duties include responding to acute clinical situations, including emergency interventions and restraint assessments as needed, while maintaining timely and accurate clinical documentation.


Additional Job Details
  • Case Load/PPD:  10-15
  • Patient Population:  Adults
  • Call Ratio/Schedule:  N/A
  • Location Type:  On-Site
  • Prescriptive Authority Required:  Yes
  • Government:  No
  • Shift Hours:  Full time (40 hours)
  • Cases Treated:  Adults requiring inpatient psychiatric care
  • Average Length of Stay:  Variable
  • Census:  Variable
  • Med Checks/Follow-up per day:  Not applicable
  • Initial Evaluation Time:  Not applicable

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

Benefits

Malpractice Insurance

Schedule & Compensation

Job schedule

Other

Hiring timeline

Immediate (under 30 days)

Compensation structure

Hourly

Hourly rate

$50 - $100


Clinical & Practice Info

Clinical setting(s)

Inpatient or hospital-based

Practice type

Psychiatry / Mental Health

Candidate Preferences

Desired Specialty Experience

Not Applicable

Required APRN license(s)

Indiana

Preferred credentials

PMHNP

Years of experience required

1 - 3 years