Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Floater
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Floater
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Job Description
Posting Date
05/09/25Application Deadline
06/08/25Pay Range
Anticipated Hiring Range: $121000 $151257 annuallyFull Pay Range: $121000 $181500 annually
Salary offers are based on the candidates equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Job Type
UnclassifiedDepartment
Correctional HealthAbout the Position
Are you looking to work in a collaborative environment with other medical and mental health professionals Do you want a position where you can make a positive difference in the lives of others If so Correctional Health Services in Phoenix Arizona may be the place for you.
Correctional Health Services one of the largest county jail healthcare systems is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric NP) or a Psychiatric Physician Assistant (Psychiatric PA) for an exciting opportunity to work with incarcerated individuals. The Psychiatric NP or PA will work within an interdisciplinary team to provide integrated health care to patients navigating the judicial system. A Psychatric NP or PA working within CHS has the opportunity to impact people when they are at their most difficult times giving the Psychiatric NP or PA a unique ability to make substantial positive changes in the lives of incarcerated individuals their families and the community.
About Us
Its time for you to utilize and perfect your talents.
Correctional Health Services is an industryleading healthcare organization for the incarcerated population providing 24/7 medical dental mental health psychiatric care and substance abuse treatment (i.e. Medication Assisted Treatment and Opioid Treatment Program). Our departments culture promotes collaboration continuous training and flexibility. We challenge our team to spearhead initiatives break down barriers and advance their expertise.
Apply now to work with a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals.
Proud to Offer
Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional worklife balance
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Lowcost highvalue healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits including access to our upcoming onsite center Maricopa County Kids Club dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
Paid vacation sick time and parental leave
Extensive wellness program including healthcare premium discounts
Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
Learn more at Work With Us Maricopa County AZ
We Require
One year of psychiatric or corrections experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Graduate of a nationally accredited school of Nursing and a valid unrestricted license to practice as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing OR Graduate of a Master of Physician Assistant program and completion of an accredited physician assistant program with a valid unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Arizona issued by the Arizona Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants
We Also Value
Experience working with mentally ill patients in an institutional environment
Clozapine REMS certified
Job Contributions
Evaluates new admissions to reach a diagnosis and treat identified mental illness
Reevaluates patients under care to refine diagnosis and treatment as indicated
Prescribes medications following the CHS Pharmacy Formulary and within FDA guidelines
Documents evaluation treatment and other patient interactions clearly and thoroughly and in compliance with licensure and accreditation requirements
Provides orders for emergency intervention (therapeutic restraints and/or emergency medications) when necessary for patient safety.
Participates in the management of patients who require involuntary treatment including but not limited to initiating Courtordered evaluation and ordering the administration of involuntary medications
Participates as a member of the Medical and Mental Health Interdisciplinary Treatment team assist in developing Special Needs Treatment Plans coordinate with the Forensic Team for any patients in a forensic program and work with the medical staff to manage medical problems which may include providing basic medical care and participation in interdisciplinary team meetings
Schedules patients for continuing psychiatric services appropriate to the level of care and current acuity to improve and maintain the best possible level of functioning.
Participates in peer review inservice training quality improvement processes and other meetings necessary to improve patient care.
Participates in the development of psychiatric protocols and clinical practice guidelines to ensure medical services are provided in a costeffective manner that is consistent with psychiatric standards and appropriate for the correctional setting
Assists with preparation for licensure and accreditation surveys
Maintains licensure certifications and other credentialing
Provides coverage for all jail areas when need is determined by administration
Working Conditions
Traveling or floating to various clinical locations is required within a 5mile radius.
Must be able to work inside a jail and stand walk and bend for extended periods of time throughout the shift
This position requires accurately handling a high volume of work communicating with a culturally diverse patient population and adapting to frequent changes interruptions and unscheduled tasks
Position includes day or night shift work which may include weekends and holidays
Must pass a fingerprint background check
Must possess or have the ability to obtain an NPI number by the time of hire
Must possess or have the ability to obtain a DEA license to prescribe Schedule II III and IV narcotic certification by the time of hire
CPR certification is required upon hire and the ability to respond to emergencies and get on the floor to perform CPR/chest compressions push medical equipment climb stairs and lift a patient onto a gurney
Psychiatric NP will also need a current American Nurse Credentialing Center (AANC) certification in Advanced Nursing Practice as an Adult or Family Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatric PA will also need a certificate of Added Qualification in Psychiatry
Selection Procedure
Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a preemployment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safetysensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
