Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Naphcare, Inc.; Columbiana (AL); Sur place; USD 83 000 - 117 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

EAP services

401K and Roth

Tuition assistance

Referral bonuses

Life insurance

Paid time off

CME/CEU access

Résumé du poste

NaphCare, Inc. is seeking a part-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join the Alabama Therapeutic Education Facility (ATEF) in Columbiana, AL. The role involves evaluating, diagnosing, and treating residents under a psychiatrist's supervision in a correctional setting.

Responsibilities include psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and coordination with a multidisciplinary team. Must have AL PMHNP certification, AL RN/NP licenses, DEA registration, and BLS/CPR certification.

Qualifications

• PMHNP board certification in AL.
• Current RN and NP licenses in AL.
• Active DEA registration.
• Active BLS/CPR certification.
• Experience with underserved populations.
• Strong communication and collaboration with correctional staff.
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening.

Responsabilités

• Provide psychiatric evaluations and diagnose mental health conditions.
• Medication management including prescribing and adjusting medications.
• Maintain accurate patient records and notes.
• Respond to psychiatric emergencies and ensure safety protocols.
• Lead educational trainings related to mental health care.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal mandates and regulations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop treatment plans.

Connaissances

Underserved populations experience

Communication skills

Computer skills

Diagnostic skills

Formation

PMHNP board certification (AL)

RN license (AL)

NP license (AL)

DEA registration

BLS/CPR certification

Description du poste

Overview

NaphCare is hiring a Part Time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our team of medical professionals in the Alabama Therapeutic Education Facility (ATEF)in Columbiana, AL.

This position will work 2/10-hour shifts per week (WED/THUR/FRI).

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

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