Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (On-Site)

MEDIKO; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MEDIKO is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) to deliver high-quality, evidence-based psychiatric care to incarcerated individuals in Longview, Washington. The PNP will be responsible for mental health assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, and psychotropic medication management.

This critical role involves working within a correctional healthcare setting, collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team to address the unique mental health needs of the incarcerated population while ensuring compliance with facility protocols and legal standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health assessment and diagnosis.
• Ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of legal regulations in correctional healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based psychiatric care to incarcerated individuals.
• Conduct mental health assessments and diagnosis.
• Develop treatment plans and manage psychotropic medications.

Education

Master's degree in psychiatric nursing

Nurse Practitioner certification

Job description

Overview

MEDIKO: Mission driven & committed to delivering high-quality medical care to the communities we serve. Our dedicated Healthcare Professionals find meaning, support and new opportunities to learn and grow their skills every day. It’s what sets us apart from other healthcare industries and drives our success in the correctional healthcare space. Whether you are just graduating from nursing school or bringing years of experience to your new position at MEDIKO, you will benefit from our competitive compensation, commitment to safety and exposure to the diverse healthcare needs of the clients we serve. If you’re ready to take on a role that will enrich your career and make a real impact to your community, we encourage you to APPLY TODAY to get the conversation started!

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) provides high-quality, evidence-based psychiatric care to incarcerated individuals, including mental health assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, and psychotropic medication management. Working within a correctional healthcare setting, the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) collaborates with an interdisciplinary care team to ensure comprehensive mental health treatment and continuity of care. This role plays a critical part in addressing the unique mental health needs of the incarcerated population while ensuring compliance with facility protocols, legal regulations, and ethical standards.