Jail-based Psychiatric NP — Independent Practice

University of California- Davis Health; California; On-site; USD 127,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Education assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Judgement

Self-direction

Organization

Stress management

Flexible hours

Security clearance

Education

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

Graduate PMHNP program (PMHNP credential)

Job description

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