About this opportunity
LocumTenens.com lists this Nurse Practitioner opportunity in salem, Oregon. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
This Job at a Glance
Job Reference Id: ORD- -NP-OR
Title: NP
Dates Needed: 5/4/ /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 protocolsInitial Evaluation Time: Standard psychiatric evaluation timeframes per facility protocols
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Worksite address
salem, OR, 97308, US
Who can apply
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