Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Naphcare, Inc.; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Prescriptions covered day one

401K and Roth

Tuition Assistance

Paid time off

Continuing education

Job summary

NaphCare, Inc. is seeking a full-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our team at the Santa Cruz County Jail in Santa Cruz, CA.

This role provides mental health assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans under a psychiatrist's supervision in a secure correctional setting.

Qualifications

• Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) in CA.
• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) and Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in California.
• A current DEA registration in CA.
• Valid AHA BLS CPR card.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnoses for residents.
• Manage medications: prescribe, adjust, discontinue as needed.
• Maintain accurate patient records: assessments, plans, progress notes.
• Respond to psychiatric emergencies with immediate interventions.
• Lead education and training on mental health care.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal mandates and facility policies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement treatment plans.

Skills

Strong communication

Written & verbal communication

Assessment & diagnostic

Knowledge of laws/regulations

Education

PMHNP CA board certification

RN & NP license CA

DEA registration CA

AHA BLS CPR

Job description

Overview

NaphCare is hiring a FT Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our team of medical professionals in the Santa Cruz County Jail located in Santa Cruz, CA.

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, protecting 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
• Coordinating, leading, and participating 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

Education / Licenses / Certifications

• Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) in CA
• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) and Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in California
• A current DEA registration in CA
• Valid AHA BLS CPR card

Experience / Requirements / Qualifications / Skills

• 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
• Strong written communication, verbal communication, and computer skills
• Strong assessment and diagnostic skills
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards

Professional Conduct and Screening

• Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Display integrity, professionalism and adhere to a Code of Conduct and all facility 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.

Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran