Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Coverage at Outpatient Facilityin Cape May, NJ Job at LocumTenens.com, Jackson, NJ

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  • LocumTenens.com
  • Jackson, NJ

Job Description

This Job at a Glance
  • Job Reference Id: ORD-210381-NP-NJ
  • Title: NP
  • Dates Needed: March 30th Onwards
  • Shift Type: Day Shift
  • Assignment Type: Outpatient
  • Call Required: No
  • Board Certification Required: Negotiable
  • Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility

The county jail provides specialized psychiatric services for adult inmates requiring mental health treatment in a secure correctional environment. The facility maintains comprehensive behavioral health programs with dedicated resources for psychiatric evaluation and medication management services. The institution operates with modern documentation systems and multidisciplinary care teams to ensure effective treatment delivery for inmates with various mental health conditions.

About the Facility Location

New Jersey offers diverse attractions ranging from iconic boardwalks in Atlantic City and Ocean City to natural preserves like the Lakota Wolf Preserve and artistic destinations such as Grounds For Sculpture. The state features popular coastal areas including Asbury Park, Cape May, and Wildwood, which host various events and festivals throughout the year. Spring typically brings additional outdoor activities and community celebrations to the region's numerous venues and beaches.

About the Clinician's Workday

The psychiatric nurse practitioner will conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and provide ongoing medication management for adult forensic patients in a county jail setting. Clinical duties include performing 30-minute initial evaluations and 15-minute medication checks while managing approximately 8-10 patients per day in the outpatient correctional environment. The clinician will work part-time for 16 hours per week across 2-3 flexible days, collaborating with correctional staff and nursing personnel to ensure coordinated care delivery. Documentation responsibilities include maintaining detailed patient records using electronic systems while providing specialized psychiatric treatment for inmates requiring mental health services.

Additional Job Details
  • Case Load/PPD: 8-10
  • Support Staff: Nursing staff, correctional officers, and administrative support
  • Patient Population: Adults
  • Location Type: On-Site
  • Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
  • Government: No
  • Shift Hours: Part time (16 hours)
  • Cases Treated: Adult forensic patients requiring psychiatric evaluation and medication management
  • Average Length of Stay: Not applicable for outpatient setting
  • Census: Not applicable for outpatient setting
  • Med Checks/Follow-up per day: 15-minute medication checks as determined by provider based on patient needs and treatment protocols
  • Initial Evaluation Time: 30-minute initial evaluations for comprehensive psychiatric assessment
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

Job Tags

16 hours, Locum, Flexible hours, Shift work

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