Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Psychiatry - General/Other in Watonga, OK

Nurse Practitioner | Psychiatry - General/Other Location: Watonga, OK Employer: Wellhart, LLC Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours Contract Duration: 110 Days Start Date: ASAP About the PositionLocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Psychiatry NP in Watonga, Oklahoma, 73772!We are seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for a 110-day assignment in Oklahoma, starting May 25, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive nursing care, including executing physician orders, administering medications, patient examinations, and performing diagnostic tests. The schedule will consist of 8-hour days, five days per week, with key duties spanning patient care planning, monitoring hospitalizations, maintaining secure medical records, providing health education, and contributing to operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.Responsibilities and DutiesThe successful applicant should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements.Provide comprehensive nursing care to include, but not limited to, executing physician's orders, dispensing, and administering medications and performing examinations and treatment of patients; perform a variety of procedures and treatments.Order, interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's clinical problems and health care needs.Record physical findings, formulate prognosis based on patient's condition, and discuss case with physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan.Recommend drugs and other forms of treatment within the scope of licensure.Monitor inmate/resident inpatient hospitalizations and ensure early release whenever appropriate.Verify the cleanliness of equipment and work area through own efforts and supervision.Assist with monitoring he provision of all required contractual services.Maintain a good working relationship with facility staff, nursing staff, contract providers and outside provider agencies.Utilize established corporate, facility and correctional policies and procedures in making decisions, but use sound independent judgment in meeting the responsibilities and performing the duties of the position.Regularly evaluate the provision of medical services to prevent the inappropriate use or duplication of those services.Maintain absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records. Review medical files to determine all provided services are documented.Closely monitor all potential catastrophic illnesses.Recommend methods of improving operational efficiency and cost effectiveness of health-related services.Audit pharmacy use for adherence to formulary, as directed or required.Comply with all applicable pharmacy laws, especially those covering controlled substances.Observe and record inmate/resident behavior.Accept on call status.Provide health counseling and health education on individual or group basis, as required.Read, analyze, comprehend, and interpret medical and technical procedures, governmental regulations, legal and non-legal documents, including the processing of such documents as medical instructions, commitment orders, summons and other legal writs.Review, process and respond (via corporate counsel) to lawsuits; attend court hearings, when necessary; conduct research of charts; review status of inmates/residents with serious health problems for completion of all necessary intervention and treatment.Communicate effectively and coherently to administration, staff, inmates/residents, visitors and the general public, particularly in situations requiring tact, diplomacy, understanding, fairness, firmness and good judgment.Attend scheduled staff meetings, promote communications and the proper flow of relevant information in the medical unit.Participate in multi-disciplinary committee meetings to promote and monitor quality of healthcare services.Engage in functions in confined areas including working rotating shifts and physically checking the doors windows and other areas to verify they are secure.Evaluate and recommend physical safety requirements necessary to provide a safe working environment for both patients and staff.BenefitsStrong compensationTravel-related expenses coveredA-rated medical malpractice insurance providedDedicated recruiter for future travel opportunitiesWhat are Locum Tenens Jobs?Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.About Wellhart, LLCWellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database. Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart's ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients. Whether you're a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:*Travel the United States and see new places.*Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.*Set your own schedule.*Earn more money than permanent providers.*Experience new practice settings.*Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.Join the Wellhart team! 1708875EXPPLAT