Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility Near Cleveland, Ohio

Job description

About the facility

This correctional facility provides inpatient psychiatric services for adult males in a secure environment with established protocols for mental health care delivery. The facility operates with dedicated resources to support effective treatment within the correctional setting. Modern documentation systems are maintained to ensure quality psychiatric care for the adult male patient population.

About the facility location

Ohio offers a range of regional attractions suited to varied interests, including the National Museum of the US Air Force and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The state provides outdoor recreation opportunities across its state parks, accommodating activities throughout the year. Winter months present additional options, including toboggan chutes recognized among the tallest and fastest in the state.

About the clinician's workday

The psychiatric nurse practitioner will provide inpatient psychiatric care for adult males within a correctional facility setting during full-time day shifts. Clinical responsibilities include rounding on patients within the facility and delivering ongoing psychiatric treatment to the adult male population. The clinician will maintain accurate clinical documentation and collaborate with facility staff to ensure effective psychiatric care delivery in the correctional environment.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 12-16
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: No
• Shift hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases treated: Adult male psychiatric conditions requiring inpatient evaluation and treatment
• Average length of stay: Variable
• Census: Variable
• Med checks/follow-up per day: Not applicable
• Initial evaluation time: Not applicable