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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Outpatient Facility in Virginia

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LocumTenens.com 16625 Oak St, Dillwyn, VA 23936
Job typeOther PostedOct 24, 2026 Apply byNov 23, 2026

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About this position

This Job at a Glance

Job Reference Id:

ORD-210593-NP-VA

Title:

NP

Dates Needed:

April - December 2026

Shift Type:

Day Shift

Assignment Type:

Outpatient

Call Required:

No

Board Certification Required:

No

Job Duration:

Locums

About the Facility The correctional facility provides specialized psychiatric services for adult inmates requiring mental health treatment in a secure environment. The facility maintains comprehensive behavioral health programs with dedicated resources for psychiatric evaluation and medication management services, operating with modern documentation systems to ensure effective treatment delivery. About the Facility Location Virginia features numerous attractions ranging from historic sites like Colonial Williamsburg and Monticello to natural wonders such as Luray Caverns and Shenandoah National Park. The area offers diverse recreational opportunities including theme parks like Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Kings Dominion, coastal destinations such as Virginia Beach Boardwalk and Sandbridge Beach, and various entertainment venues throughout the region. About the Clinician's Workday The psychiatric nurse practitioner will conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and provide ongoing medication management for adult patients in a correctional facility setting. Clinical duties include performing intake assessments, conducting follow-up appointments, and managing psychotropic medications for patients with various mental health conditions. The clinician will work full-time day shifts with no call requirements, maintaining detailed documentation and collaborating with nursing staff to ensure coordinated care delivery within the correctional healthcare environment. Additional Job Details

Case Load/PPD:

Variable based on patient needs

Support Staff:

Nursing staff and administrative support

Patient Population:

Adults

Call Ratio/Schedule:

n/a

Location Type:

On-Site

Prescriptive Authority Required:

No

Government:

No

Shift Hours:

Full time (40 hours)

Cases Treated:

All adult patients requiring psychiatric evaluation and medication management in correctional setting

Average Length of Stay:

Not applicable for outpatient setting

Census:

Not applicable for outpatient setting

Med Checks/Follow-up per day:

Variable based on patient needs and treatment protocols within correctional facility guidelines for medication management

Initial Evaluation Time:

Standard psychiatric evaluation timeframes per facility protocols for comprehensive assessment

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Location and commute

16625 Oak St, Dillwyn, VA 23936.

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How to apply

Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3203653225.