Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Natick

This Job at a Glance

Job Reference
-215863-NP-MA.

Title:

NP. Dates Needed:
June - August. Shift Type:
Day Shift. Assignment Type:
Inpatient. Call

Required:

No. Board Certification

Required:

Yes. Job Duration:
Locums.

This inpatient facility is seeking a psychiatric nurse practitioner for locum tenens coverage to support continuity of care for adult patients. The facility operates with established clinical protocols to support inpatient psychiatric services within a structured treatment environment. Coverage is needed on a PRN basis during the June through August period.

Natick, Massachusetts offers residents and visitors access to a range of recreational and cultural opportunities. The surrounding region features parks, walking trails, and community amenities that support an active lifestyle. The area provides convenient access to shopping, dining, and regional attractions throughout the greater Metro West area.

The clinician will provide inpatient psychiatric care for adult patients during full-time day shifts, managing up to 10 patients per day. Clinical responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations and managing medications for patients receiving inpatient psychiatric care.

• Case Load/PPD: 7‑10
• Patient Population:
  Adults
• Location Type:
  On‑site
• Prescriptive Authority
  
  Required:
  
  Yes
• Government:
  No
• Shift
  
  Hours:
  
  Full time (40 hours)
• Cases Treated:
  Inpatient psychiatric care
• Average Length of Stay:
  Variable
• Census:
  Variable