Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Western Oregon

LocumTenens.com; La Pine (OR); On-site; USD 96,000 - 152,000; Part time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com seeks a part-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide outpatient services for adults with serious mental illness in Oregon. The assignment totals 30 hours per week and is on-site with day shifts. Responsibilities include psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing care.

No on-call coverage is required. Prescriptive authority and board certification are required for this role.

Qualifications

• Board certification in psychiatric nurse practitioner required.
• Prescriptive authority required for the role.
• Part-time locum tenens coverage with ongoing need in Oregon.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations for adults.
• Provide medication management and ongoing psychiatric care.
• Deliver care in an outpatient setting for adults with serious mental illness.
• No on-call coverage required for this assignment.

Education

Board Certification in Psychiatric NP

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:ORD-229117-NP-OR
• Title:NP
• Dates Needed:ASAP - Ongoing
• Shift Type:Day Shift
• Assignment Type:Outpatient
• Call Required:No
• Board Certification Required:Yes
• Job Duration:Locums

About the Facility

This community-based behavioral health facility delivers outpatient mental health and psychiatric services to adults with serious mental health needs. The facility operates within a structured clinical environment and maintains established protocols to support continuity of psychiatric care. Part-time locum tenens coverage from a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is sought on an immediate, ongoing basis.

About the Facility Location

This state offers a range of natural and cultural attractions suited to varied interests. The region features outdoor recreation, wildlife experiences, coastal destinations, and scenic landscapes. Residents and visitors have access to year-round activities, including hiking, exploration of natural landmarks, and cultural events. The area provides a quality of life that appeals to a broad range of personal and professional interests.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians in this role will provide part-time outpatient psychiatric services for an adult population, working day shifts totaling 30 hours per week on-site. Clinical responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing care for adults with severe and persistent mental illness. No call coverage is required for this assignment.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD:Variable
• Patient Population:Adults
• Location Type:On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:Yes
• Government:No
• Shift Hours:Part time (30 hours)
• Cases Treated:Adults with severe and persistent mental illness; outpatient psychiatric conditions
• Med Checks/Follow-up per day:Variable
• Initial Evaluation Time:Variable