Nurse Practitioner (NP): Full-Time

Methodist Medical Group; Monroe (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Methodist Medical Group is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join the Walton County Jail medical team in Monroe, GA. In this correctional setting you will assess patients, develop care plans, and coordinate with multidisciplinary staff to ensure safe, high-quality care.

Responsibilities include psychiatric assessment, treatment planning, telepsychiatry, medication management under the MedHealth formulary, and documentation per policies.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted APRN license in Georgia.
• At least 1 year of healthcare experience.
• Correctional experience preferred.
• Valid DEA registration.
• BLS for healthcare providers.
• Prescribing authority in Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for patients in the medical unit and housing units, including telepsychiatry.
• Respond to mental health emergencies throughout the facility.
• Collaborate with Mental Health Clinician on patient status and treatment.
• Manage psychiatric medications per MedHealth formulary; obtain non-formulary meds per protocol.

Skills

Georgia APRN license

One year experience

Correctional experience preferred

DEA license

BLS certification

Georgia prescribing authority

Job description

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Contractor - 1099 Monroe, GA, US

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join our healthcare team at the Walton County Jail located in Monroe, GA. As a vital member of our medical staff, you will provide high-quality patient care in a correctional setting. Your expertise will play a crucial role in assessing patient needs, implementing care plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal health outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Provide psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning of patients in the medical unit, housing units, and/or via telepsychiatry to evaluate current/past mental health issues.
• Responds to mental health emergencies throughout the facility.
• Collaborates with the Mental Health Clinician regarding patient status and treatment.
• Manages psychiatric medication for patients utilizing MedHealth formulary. When non-formulary medications are required, the psychiatric practitioner will follow established protocols for obtaining such medications.
• Delivers care in accordance with established MedHealth Policies and Procedures.
• Thoroughly documents all patient encounters in electronic or paper medical record in accordance with MedHealth Policies and Procedures, and within state, local, federal guidelines.
• Communicates the need for special housing to appropriate medical and security personnel.
• Follows all County Policies and Procedures with regard to security and patient contact.
• Collaborates with Health Service Administrator, Medical Director, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, and Security Personnel regarding patients as needed.
• Attends mandatory monthly staff meetings and quarterly Pharmaceutical & Therapeutic meetings via phone or in person.
• Other duties as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Must have an active, unrestricted APRN license in the state of Georgia
• Must have at least one (1) year of experience
• Correctional experience preferred
• Must have a valid DEA
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers through American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• Must have prescribing authority in Georgia