Nurse Practitioner | Psychiatry - General/Other Location: Trenton, NJ Employer: LocumTenens.com Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with LocumTenens.com to find a qualified Psychiatry NP in Trenton, New Jersey, 08648!
This Job at a Glance
- Job Reference Id: ORD-223252-NP-NJ
- Title: NP
- Dates Needed: November 2026 - Ongoing
- Shift Type: Day Shift
- Assignment Type: Inpatient
- Call Required: No
- Board Certification Required: Yes
- Job Duration: Locums
About the FacilityThis facility is a forensic state hospital providing inpatient psychiatric services for an adult population within a secure, structured clinical environment. The facility maintains a multidisciplinary team, including staff psychiatrists, to support coordinated and continuous psychiatric care delivery. Locum tenens coverage is sought beginning November 2026 on an ongoing basis to meet the clinical needs of the population served.
About the Facility LocationTrenton, NJ offers a range of cultural and historical attractions, including a state museum, a planetarium, a historic state house, and an old barracks museum. The downtown area features theaters, art venues, and a multicultural dining scene. The surrounding region provides access to historic landmarks, parks, and outdoor recreation opportunities along the Delaware River.
About the Clinician's WorkdayClinicians in this role will provide full-time inpatient psychiatric services for an adult forensic population, working day shifts totaling 40 hours per week on-site. Clinical responsibilities include rounding on 25 patients, completing progress notes, and preparing discharge summaries; patients on general units are seen weekly and more frequently as needed, while rounds on admission and intensive treatment units are conducted daily. Clinicians will share the caseload collaboratively with staff psychiatrists under a formal collaboration agreement. Clinicians are not responsible for admissions, court appearances, or seclusion and restraint activities.
Additional Job Details- Case Load/PPD: 25 patients seen weekly
- Patient Population: Adults
- Location Type: On-Site
- Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
- Government: No
- Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)
- Cases Treated: Adult forensic psychiatric conditions; inpatient population
- Average Length of Stay: Long term
- Census: 25 patients
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- Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
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- Enjoy the freedom to choose assignments without being tied down to extended contracts, allowing for exploration and flexibility.
- Experience the satisfaction of making a difference in patients' lives, even in short-term assignments, contributing to your overall sense of purpose and fulfillment.
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