Adult Correctional Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (NURSE PRACT 2)

University of California- Davis Health; California; Presencial; USD 127.000 - 167.000; Jornada completa

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Health benefits

Paid time off

Education assistance

Retirement plan

Descripción de la vacante

The University of California- Davis Health seeks an experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to provide independent advanced level clinical expertise for incarcerated patients in Sacramento County jails. You will manage chronic and acute conditions, follow standardized procedures, and serve as a resource for staff.

This 100% on-site role offers an hourly pay range of $92.07 to $121.51, requires licensure, board certification, and the ability to work flexible hours including

Formación

• Valid California Registered Nurse License without restriction.
• California NP Furnishing License.
• California NP board certification in aligned specialty.
• DEA certificate within 3 months of hire.
• AHA/Red Cross BLS or UC Davis Health CPR.
• National NP board certification (PMHNP).
• ANCC PMHNP certification.
• Master's (MSN) or DNP/PhD in Nursing from an accredited school.
• Graduate PMHNP program completion.
• Minimum 1 year+ experience as a psychiatric NP.
• Ability to work flexible hours including holidays and weekends.
• Pass and maintain Sacramento Sheriff Department security clearance.
• Ability to work in a stressful jail custody setting.

Responsabilidades

• Clinical practice constitutes 90% of duties.
• Other professional activity accounts for 10% of duties.

Conocimientos

Verbal communication

Written communication

Judgement

Self-direction

Organization

Stress management

Flexible hours

Security clearance

Educación

Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) or DNP/PhD

Graduate PMHNP program (PMHNP credential)

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary

To provide independent advanced level nurse practitioner clinical expertise to patients and their families on an on-going basis. This includes the management of chronic stable medical conditions, routine care, acute or critical care, and medical and specialty protocols (e.g., chemotherapy) as defined by standardized procedures or independently based on licensure. This may include non-invasive or invasive procedures, surgical procedures, including operative first assist per approved standardized procedures as identified by the list available on the Medical Staff Office. Patient management decisions are independent where appropriate after assessment of the patient and interdependent with consultation with an attending or other member of the team. NPs are expected to act as an expert resource person for health care providers including nurses, residents and other ancillary staff. Provides patient care in a team based care environment to a diversified patient population. Applies knowledge, experience and judgment to determine the importance of a situation, set priorities, and use abstract thought to evaluate clinical situations. Participates in patient and staff education. Demonstrates leadership skills. Demonstrates accountability for own practices as defined by the Nurse Practice Act.

Apply By Date

11/10/2026 at 11:59 p.m. PST

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• Valid California Registered Nurse License without restriction
• California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing License
• California Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) without restriction
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Certificate within 3 months of hire
• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR
• National NP board certification in aligned specialty with the practice area
• National board certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
• Graduation with a master's degree, DNP or PhD in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing
• Graduate degree from a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program in an accredited School of Nursing.
• One year or greater experience as a psychiatric nurse practitioner required.
• Ability to cope with personal stress experienced by team members, other professionals, and caretakers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Judgement skills to effectively meet the needs of patients
• Self-direction and organizational skills to function in an independent role
• Ability to meet minimum standards for hospital credentialing and billing standards as a billable provider
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including holidays and weekends, as scheduled and assigned.
• Ability to work in a highly stressful jail custody setting, with incarcerated persons which may present hazardous conditions, including working in a potentially crowded, malodorous, and noisy environment, of a highly restrictive and confining nature.
• Must be able to pass and maintain the Sacramento Sheriff Department's Security Clearance.
• Ability to work under an institutional "No Hostage Policy."
• Must have the ability to work effectively within a stressful, hazardous environment with rapidly changing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work with many interruptions during the day.

Key Responsibilities

• 90% - Clinical Practice
• 10% - Other Professional Activity

Department Overview

Adult Correctional Mental Health (ACMH) is a satellite contract program of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. The program provides mental health services to incarcerated individuals inside the two Sacramento County jails located in downtown Sacramento and in Elk Grove and Jail Based Competency Treatment (JBCT) and Early Access and Stabilization Services (EASS) to inmates found Incompetent to stand trial. The JBCT and EASS programs serve inmates charged with felony crimes and deemed incompetent to stand trial by the court (PC 1370).

Department Specific Job Scope

To provide independent advanced level nurse practitioner clinical expertise to the department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences Adult Correctional Mental Health.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $92.07-$121.51
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• Salary Grade: 118
• UC Job Title: NURSE PRACT 2
• UC Job Code: 009147
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift (Work Schedule): Sunday - Wednesday 09:00 - 19:30, 10 hour shifts including weekends and holidays
• Location: Sacramento County Main Jail and/or Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center:
• Union Representation: NX-Nurses
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility by visiting UCnet Benefits Page or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees.

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for dental and vision coverage for you and your family
• Retirement plans for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance, legal coverage, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
• Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave, Adoption Assistance and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for eligible employees
• Lactation Support Program and Family Care discounts and resources
• Employee Well-being resources and programming to support thriving in all aspects of employee's lives
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Generous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer and Student Loan Debt Counseling Program for eligible employees

Physical Demands

• Standing - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Walking - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Environmental Demands

• Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Numerical skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Work Environment

• UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• References reflect an overall meets or exceeds.

Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have