Correctional Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP)

MedTrust, LLC; Monroe (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

We are seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join the Walton County Jail medical team in Monroe, GA. You will provide psychiatric care and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality health outcomes in a correctional setting.

The role requires an active GA APRN license, DEA, BLS, and prescribing authority, with at least one year of experience; correctional experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active, unrestricted APRN license in the state of Georgia.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience.
• Correctional experience preferred.
• Must have a valid DEA.
• BLS for healthcare providers.
• Must have prescribing authority in Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
• Respond to mental health emergencies throughout the facility.
• Collaborate with Mental Health Clinician on patient status and treatment.
• Manage psychiatric medications using the MedHealth formulary.
• Document all patient encounters according to MedHealth policies.
• Communicate housing needs to medical and security personnel.
• Follow county policies for security and patient contact.
• Collaborate with Health Service Administrator and Medical Director as needed.
• Attend monthly staff meetings and quarterly Pharmaceutical & Therapeutic meetings.

Skills

Psychiatric assessment

Emergency response

Collaboration

Documentation

Education

APRN license in GA

DEA license

BLS certification

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join the Walton County Jail medical team in Monroe, GA. You will provide psychiatric care and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality health outcomes in a correctional setting.

The role requires an active GA APRN license, DEA, BLS, and prescribing authority, with at least one year of experience; correctional experience preferred.