We are seeking a qualified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens assignment near Hardin, MT. This long-term opportunity offers consistent shifts in an outpatient setting within a respected healthcare facility, providing crucial mental health support in a dedicated psychiatric stabilization unit.

Position Details:

• Start Date: January 1, 2025


• Assignment Duration: Ongoing


• Coverage Schedule:
  
  
  
  • Friday nights: 7 PM – 7 AM
  
  
  • Sunday days: 7 AM – 7 PM
  
  
  • Monday nights: 7 PM – 7 AM
  
  
  
  


• Holidays Covered: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform emergent psychiatric assessments in the Emergency Department (ED) to determine appropriate patient dispositions


• Manage patient admissions to an observation unit or inpatient psychiatric units and handle discharges from the ED


• Provide comprehensive psychiatric care for adults in a stabilization unit with typical patient volumes ranging from 4-8 per shift


• Perform both rounding and direct patient care in a high-acuity setting

Position Requirements:

• Licensure: Must be licensed in Montana or hold an IMLC license


• Certifications Required: BLS certification is mandatory


• Board Certification: Board-certified or board-eligible in Psychiatry is required


• Electronic Medical Records (EMR): Facility uses Cerner; experience with Cerner is preferred but not required


• Privileges Required: Hospital privileges are required for this role (credentialing process estimated at 90 days)

Additional Information:

• Facility Details: Level 1 Trauma Center with a dedicated psychiatric observation unit


• Patient Focus: Adult psychiatric patients in an observation and stabilization environment


• Support Team: Work with a team of skilled mental health professionals, though supervision of other providers is not required


• Travel & Lodging: Nearest airport is Billings Logan International, and nearby lodging is available with potential discounts

Why Consider This Role?

• Opportunity to provide meaningful care to an underserved patient population


• Competitive compensation with vendor-provided malpractice insurance


• Work with a supportive, collaborative team in a reputable facility in Montana


• Flexibility of working scheduled shifts in a well-organized psychiatric stabilization environment

If you are a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner looking for a rewarding locum tenens position and are ready to make a difference, apply now using reference Job ID #j-257370. Join a team that is dedicated to providing quality mental health services in a supportive and resourceful environment near Hardin, Montana.