Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 114,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

South Dakota Department of Corrections is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive psychiatric care at the Pierre location. The role includes diagnosing, therapy, and medication management for inmates in a correctional setting, with potential to service other facilities across the state.

The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with licensure in SD and DEA required. Open until filled; salary ranges from $114,318 to $130,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Certified Nurse Practitioner in South Dakota.
• PMHNP certification by ANCC or ANA and DEA licensure.
• Ability to work in a correctional setting within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric services and psychosocial/physical assessments.
• Prescribe and regulate medications per patient care needs.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and other medical providers.
• Document health appraisal data timely and accurately.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Direct patient care

Communication skills

English fluency

Team collaboration

HIPAA compliance

Education

South Dakota NP license

DEA licensure

PMHNP certification (ANCC/ANA)

Job description

Agency: Department of Corrections - Clinical Services

Location: Pierre, SD

Salary: $114,318.00 to $130,000.00 Depending on Experience

Pay Grade: DS-F

Closing Date: Open until filled

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing comprehensive, professional, culturally, linguistically, and age-appropriate care in a correctional setting. This position will be responsible for diagnoses, conducting therapy, and prescribing medication for patients who have psychiatric disorders. This position is stationed at the South Dakota Women's Prison in Pierre with opportunities to provide services to other correctional facilities across the state.

This is a Full-Time 40 Hour Weekly position with the Department of Corrections. For more information on the Department of Corrections, please visit https://doc.sd.gov/ .

Why the Department of Corrections?

• Creativity - We are always looking for innovative ideas to help us achieve improved outcomes.


• Making a difference - You will have an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of fellow South Dakotans.


• Professional development - We provide valuable trainings to ensure well-trained staff that is competent, accountable, and empowered and will assist you in reaching your career goals.


• Teamwork - In a team-oriented approach, you will have the ability to work cooperatively with others in a friendly work environment to achieve shared goals.


• Public safety - your contributions will help keep the state of South Dakota and fellow South Dakotans safe.

Responsibilities will be, but not limited to:

• Provide psychiatric services, psychosocial and physical assessment of patients, treatment plans, and manage patient care;


• Work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, while also providing medical providers with consults for mental health issues as needed and collaborating with medical providers as needed;


• Establish diagnoses, order, and interpret studies, perform, and monitor therapeutic procedures, assess and/or manage follow-up care;


• Prescribe and regulate medications relative to the patient's health care needs;


• Record and document health appraisal data, in a timely and accurate manner, necessary to maintain and/or coordinate required services;


• Communicate findings of mental healthcare assessments, diagnostic tests, etc. to patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers in a timely manner and/or as determined by DOC policy and clinical standards;


• Develop, provide, and systematically re-evaluate the plan of treatment for patients;


• Make appropriate referrals for patients when appropriate services are not within the DOC Clinical Services scope of practice for Behavioral Health;


• Provide assessment, consultation, and brief intervention for psychological/psychiatric problems and/or disorders;


• Maintain documentation of patient encounters via progress notes, assessment/diagnostic information, and treatment planning as outlined in DOC policy and clinical standards;


• Maintain necessary NP registration/licensure as required by South Dakota state law;


• Know, understand, and ensure adherence to the organization's policy related to the patients' right for confidential care and HIPAA;


• Perform other tasks/duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Licenses and Certification:

• Applicant must be licensed to practice as a Certified Nurse Practitioner in the State of South Dakota as outlined by the appropriate regulating board.


• Certified by ANCC or ANA as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.


• Current and valid DEA licensure.

Required Competencies:

• ability to provide direct patient care to offenders;


• skilled in office based procedures;


• ability to maintain professionalism in a complex environment;


• excellent written and verbal communication skills;


• excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders;


• ability to read and comprehend the English language;


• ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing;


• ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind.

Preferred Qualifications:

• experience providing medical care in a correctional environment;


• previous experience working as a PMHNP;


• experience managing mental health conditions as a mid-level provider.

Conditions of Employment:

The SD DOC is committed to a work environment free from illegal drugs and alcohol. All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation, urine drug screen (UDS), and the candidate's ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Individuals selected for the position will have the opportunity to carry Oleoresin Capsicum (OC/pepper spray) if desired. If OC spray is carried, the staff carrying OC spray will be required to have direct (level 1) exposure during the training program. Individuals selected for the position must successfully complete a written and practical self-defense exam and successfully complete CPR to AHA guidelines - this includes successful completion of the practical/hands on portion as well as the written exam. Selected individuals must possess the physical ability to successfully complete the practical self-defense exam, which involves the following:

• lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist;


• stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled takedown;


• use arms, palms of hands, shins, and feet to deliver blows;


• withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows;


• rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic;


• get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions.

Additionally, TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire.

This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources

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http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus

'An Equal Opportunity Employer'