Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

NaphCare, Inc.; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health,dental & vision insurance

Tuition Assistance

401K and Roth

Paid time off

CEU/CME

Job summary

NaphCare is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join the BlackHawk County Jail team in Waterloo, IA. The role involves psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment planning for residents under supervision in a secure correctional setting.

The position emphasizes medication management, documentation, and collaboration with correctional staff to ensure high-quality mental health care while adhering to state and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) in Iowa.
• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) and Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in Iowa.
• A current DEA registration in State.
• Active BLS/CPR Certification (AHA preferred).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

PMHNP Certification

Clinical Assessment

Medication Management

Documentation Skills

Education

RN License Iowa

NP License Iowa

DEA Registration

Tools

DEA Registration

BLS/CPR

Job description

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Location: US-IA-Waterloo

ID: 2026-32346

Category: Provider Opportunities

Position Type: Part-Time

Overview

NaphCare is hiring a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our team of medical professionals in the BlackHawk County Jail in Waterloo, IA.

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