Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Naphcare, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

401K and retirement plan

Paid time off

Continuing education/CME

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

NaphCare, Inc. is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our team at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, GA.

You will work under the supervision of a psychiatrist, alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals, to conduct mental health evaluations and develop treatment plans for residents. As a Correctional Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, you will manage medications, ensure comprehensive documentation, and respond to emergencies while adhering to security requirements

Qualifications

• Board-certified PMHNP in Georgia.
• Current and unrestricted RN and NP licenses in Georgia.
• DEA registration in state.
• Active BLS/CPR certification (AHA preferred).
• Experience with underserved populations and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnose mental health conditions for facility residents.
• Manage medications: prescribing, adjusting, and discontinuing as needed.
• Maintain accurate patient records, assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes.
• Respond to psychiatric emergencies with interventions and safety protocols.
• Coordinate and participate in educational training on mental health care.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal mandates and facility policies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement treatment plans.

Skills

Strong communication

Written and verbal communication

Computer skills

Ability to work in corrections

Education

PMHNP board certification (GA)

RN license (GA)

DEA registration

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Overview

NaphCare is hiring a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our team of medical professionals in the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, GA.

As a Correctional Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, you will work under the supervision of a psychiatrist, alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals, to provide mental health assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans for the facility residents. Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority and the days are never dull, you will have a variety of duties to keep you engaged. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex mental health needs.

Responsibilities

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnosing mental health conditions to facility residents that protects the rights, dignity, and health of our unique patient population. Additional responsibilities may include and not be limited to:

• Assessing, diagnosing and treating patients with psychiatric disorders


• Medication management including prescribing, adjusting and discontinuing medication as needed


• Maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient records, including assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes


• Responding to psychiatric emergencies, providing immediate interventions and safety protocols within the facility


• Coordinate, lead and participate in educational training activities related to mental health care


• Ensuring compliance with State and Federal mandates and regulations, including court mandates and standards


• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including correctional staff, psychologists, social workers and other medical professionals to develop and implement treatment plans and ensuring staff are responsive to patients’ needs

Qualifications

Experience / Requirements / Qualifications

• Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) in Georgia


• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) and Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in Georgia


• A current DEA registration in State


• Must possess an active BLS/CPR Certification (AHA preferred)

• Experience with underserved and marginalized populations, including those with mental health and substance use disorders


• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate with diverse individuals, including other medical professionals and correctional staff


• Must possess strong written communication and verbal skills and have strong computer skills.


• Strong assessment and diagnostic skills


• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards

• Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information


• Display integrity, professionalism and be able to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements


• Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening

Physical Capabilities:

Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Why Join NaphCare?

NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company.

NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:

• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!


• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one!


• Lowest Cost Benefits!


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services


• 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!


• Tuition Assistance


• Referral bonuses


• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee


• Generous paid time off & paid holidays


• Free continuing education and CMEs

NaphCare has a partnership with NetCE that provides CEU/CME for our staff. NetCE uses a rigorous peer review process to ensure that all activities and content are up to date. This service streamlines continuing education for all NaphCare Employees to meet state specific requirements for maintaining licensing.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran