MAT Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
MAT Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
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Job Description
Overview
As a Correctional Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Nurse Practitioner you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide care to the individuals in residence. Working within a controlled environment where security is top priority and the days are never dull you will have various duties to keep you engaged including patient assessments administering medications coordinating care responding to emergencies etc. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex medical needs.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities for MAT Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner:
- Provide direct and indirect medical care to meet the physiological psychological and emotional needs of the patients
- Obtain history and perform a physical examination to determine patient health status
- Formulate a working diagnosis develop and implement treatment plans
- Identify patient health conditions and prescribe treatment based on diagnosis
- Evaluate patients who have returned from off-site treatment
- Admit and discharge patients from all units in the facility
- Conduct rounds
- Schedule and perform laboratory and diagnostic procedures
Qualifications
Education / Licenses / Certifications / Requirements
- Advanced nursing education (Masters or Doctorate)
- Current unrestricted license as a Nurse Practitioner with Psychiatric certification in NV
ORa Physician Assistant with a minimum of 1 year of relevant Psychiatric work experience - Current DEA registration
- An appropriate collaborative agreement with the on-site Physician
- Possess an active CPR certification
- Be certified in a Board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties
- Must pass the facilitys criminal background check and drug screening
Experience / Skills
- Knowledge of nursing practice principles and techniques occupational health and safety standards infectious disease management applicable health care laws regulations and procedures for direct health care services.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
- Excellent communication organizational and problem-solving skills
- Able to work independently and in a team
- Experience working in a correctional facility or acute care center is a plus
- Integrity professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies procedures and legal requirements
Physical Capabilities:
Must have the ability to stand for long periods lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds) bend squat reach push pull walk significant distances and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.
Why Join NaphCare
NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:
- Health dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
- Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan beginning day one
- Lowest Cost Benefits!
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
- 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
- Tuition Assistance
- Referral bonuses
- Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
- Generous paid time off & paid holidays
- Free continuing education and CMEs
Want a better idea of what its like to work in a jailSee what our RNs do:
NaphCare - Life as an RN - YouTube
If you want a career where you can truly make a differenceapply now! If you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare please first apply directly to the position then send your resume to and Ill be in touch.
Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran
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Employment Type
Part-Time
