Part-Time Psychiatric NP — Mental Health & Reentry

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Moore Haven (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

GEO Corrections & Detentions in Florida is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse (APRN-PMH) to provide psychiatric services to inmates and detainees. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to evaluate, diagnose, and treat a range of behavioral health conditions.

Responsibilities include medication management, crisis intervention, suicide risk assessment, and coordination with counselors and physicians.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited nursing program.
• Unrestricted APRN-PMH license in the state of the facility.
• ANCC or ANA APRN-PMH certification.
• Two years of clinical experience as a psychiatric provider.
• Valid DEA number and unrestricted DEA license.
• Ability to work with computers and EHR documentation.
• Credentialing completed prior to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients referred for behavioral health assessment.
• Provide medication management for psychiatric patients.
• Refer patients for psychotherapy or inpatient care as needed.
• Perform suicide risk assessments.
• Provide emergency psychiatric care as required.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists and the treatment team.
• Document services in patient medical records.
• Coordinate follow-up per policy and client requirements.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Empathy

Patience

Education

APRN-PMH certification

Master's or Doctoral Degree in Nursing

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

GEO Corrections & Detentions in Florida is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse (APRN-PMH) to provide psychiatric services to inmates and detainees. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to evaluate, diagnose, and treat a range of behavioral health conditions.

Responsibilities include medication management, crisis intervention, suicide risk assessment, and coordination with counselors and physicians.