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 Clinicianâs 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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