Psychiatric Registered Nurse
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14 days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
The Jail-Based Treatment Program (JBTP) provides specialized behavioral health services for patients awaiting transfer to a state hospital for further psychiatric treatment. The unit is a therapeutic environment providing intensive day treatment services. By providing patient-centered evidenced-based and holistic care the JBTP seeks to eliminate the need for these patients to transfer to the state hospital or at a minimum to decrease their length of stay once hospitalized. The ultimate aim is to assist defendants in moving forward with their legal case and with their lives in a healthier place.
The ideal candidate has experience as a RN in a mental health or correctional setting (e.g. psychiatric hospital; mental health clinic; jail/prison) and in working within a multidisciplinary team.
This RN position is specific to the THRIVE program which operates Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. NOTE: Actual shift and schedule will be determined based on candidate and program needs.
Responsibilities
The Psychiatric Registered Nurse(JBTP) 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:
- Serve as a contributing member of the multidisciplinary treatment team
- Assist in developing nursing protocols and procedures for the JBTP unit
- Conduct and document initial (or updates to existing) nursing assessments
- Conduct clinical rounds on the JBTP unit
- Conduct routine nursing care for JBTP patients (e.g. maintaining weights and vitals; daily triage/sick call; collect specimens samples and cultures; minor medical procedures wound care patient assessments examinations and/or treatment assisted showers etc.)
- Respond to and initiate care for medical and mental health emergencies on the JBTP unit
- Initiate administer and document prescribed protocol including medication administrations
- Schedule track and facilitate medical sick calls to in-facility physicians
- Track laboratory and diagnostic procedure orders and results
- Conduct and document at least one psychoeducational group per week related to healthcare
- Completes nursing treatment summaries for discharge summaries
- Coordinate with facility health and correctional staff regarding patients mental and physical health care (e.g. Director of Nursing Health Services Administrator nursing and medical staff)
- Participate in educational and training activities related to mental health care for patients security personnel and healthcare staff
Qualifications
Experience / Requirements / Qualifications
- Must hold a current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) inNevada
Must possess an active BLS/CPR Certification (AHA preferred)
- 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 and Ill be in touch.
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Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
About Company
NaphCare is an innovative provider of correctional healthcare services in jails and prisons.
