Psych Nurse Practitioner- PRN

CHP Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Correctional Healthcare Partners is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive psychiatric care in correctional facilities. The role covers East Mesa and Youth Transition Campus, with PRN in-person work and a focus on compassionate, professional mental health services.

You will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, prescribe medications, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated care while maintaining accurate records and educating patients

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of psychiatric assessment techniques and treatment modalities.
• Experience with correctionsal healthcare or similar environments is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills for interactions with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric assessments and evaluations for patients in correctional settings.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs.
• Prescribe medications and monitor effectiveness while managing side effects.
• Provide crisis intervention and support for patients experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated care.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation in compliance with regulations.
• Educate patients and staff about mental health issues and treatment options.

Skills

Psychiatric assessment techniques

Treatment modalities

Communication skills

Education

Current Psychiatric NP certification

Job description

This position is PRN role, covering East Mesa and Youth Transition Campus

Pay: $104/hr

Company Overview

At Correctional Healthcare Partners, we are dedicated to delivering compassionate and innovative healthcare solutions that enhance the well-being of the communities we serve. Our mission focuses on improving patient outcomes through personalized care and advanced medical practices, particularly within correctional environments.

Summary

We are seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our team at Correctional Healthcare Partners. In this role, you will provide comprehensive psychiatric care to individuals in correctional facilities, ensuring that mental health needs are met with compassion and professionalism. Your expertise will play a vital role in enhancing the overall health and well-being of our patients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough psychiatric assessments and evaluations for patients in correctional settings.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs.
• Prescribe medications and monitor their effectiveness while managing side effects.
• Provide crisis intervention and support for patients experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated care for patients.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation in compliance with regulations.
• Educate patients and staff about mental health issues and treatment options.

Requirements

• Current certification as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in the state of practice.
• Strong knowledge of psychiatric assessment techniques and treatment modalities.
• Experience working in correctional healthcare or similar environments is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with patients and staff.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team setting.

Job Type: PRN

Work Location: In person, covering two juvenile facilities. East Mesa and Youth Transition Campus