Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
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Job Description
Overview
As a Correctional Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner you will work under the supervision of a psychiatrist alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide mental health assessments diagnoses and treatment plans for the facility residents. Working within a controlled environment where security is top priority and the days are never dull you will have a variety of duties to keep you engaged. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex mental health needs.
Responsibilities
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnosing mental health conditions to facility residents that protects the rights dignity and health of our unique patient population. Additional responsibilities may include and not be limited to:
- Assessing diagnosing and treating patients with psychiatric disorders
- Medication management including prescribing adjusting and discontinuing medication as needed
- Maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient records including assessments treatment plans and progress notes
- Responding to psychiatric emergencies providing immediate interventions and safety protocols within the facility
- Coordinate lead and participate in educational training activities related to mental health care
- Ensuring compliance with State and Federal mandates and regulations including court mandates and standards
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including correctional staff psychologists social workers and other medical professionals to develop and implement treatment plans and ensuring staff are responsive to patients needs
Qualifications
Education / Licenses / Certifications
- Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)in STATE
- Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) and Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in STATE
- A current DEA registration in State
- Have a valid CPR card
Experience / Requirements / Qualifications / Skills
- Experience with underserved and marginalized populations including those with mental health and substance use disorders
- Strong communication skills and ability to communicate with diverse individuals including other medical professionals and correctional staff
- Must possess strong written communication and verbal skills and have strong computer skills.
- Strong assessment and diagnostic skills
- Knowledge of applicable laws regulations and industry standards
- Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
- Display integrity professionalism and be able to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies procedures and legal requirements
- Must pass the facilitys criminal background check and drug screening
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
NaphCare has a partnership with NetCE that provides CEU/CME for our staff. NetCE uses a rigorous peer review process to ensure that all activities and content are up to date. This service streamlines continuing education for all NaphCare Employees to meet state specific requirements for maintaining licensing.
If you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare please first apply directly to the position to initiate the application process then send your resume to and Ill be in touch.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
