Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (SDSP)

State of South Dakota; Sioux Falls (SD); In loco; USD 114.318 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

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State of South Dakota’s Department of Corrections – Clinical Services seeks a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive care in a correctional setting. You will diagnose, treat, order tests, prescribe medications, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support mental health patients.

Applicants must be licensed as a South Dakota NP, certified PMHNP by ANCC/ANA, and hold a valid DEA license.

Competenze

• 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.

Mansioni

• Provide psychiatric services, psychosocial and physical assessment of patients, treatment plans, and manage patient care.
• Work as a member of the multidisciplinary team and provide consults for mental health issues as needed.
• Establish diagnoses, order and interpret studies, monitor therapeutic procedures and follow-up care.
• Prescribe and regulate medications relative to the patient's health care needs.
• Maintain documentation of patient encounters and ensure HIPAA compliance.

Formazione

Licensed NP in SD

PMHNP Certification (ANCC/ANA)

DEA Licensure

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Job ID: 36790

Agency: Department of Corrections – Clinical Services

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

Pay Grade: DS-F

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, medical organic brain disorders, or substance abuse problems.

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.

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.

Required

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 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/ .

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.

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.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources

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