Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Armor Health; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Armor Health is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our team at Blair County Jail in Hollidaysburg, PA. The role focuses on psychiatric evaluations, treatment, and health education for incarcerated individuals, with collaboration across medical and behavioral health staff.

You will conduct examinations, develop treatment plans, manage medications, and participate in policy development to improve mental health care in a correctional setting.

Qualifications

• Current state license as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.
• Current CPR certificate.
• Two years of experience in psychiatric and/or correctional healthcare setting.
• Proficient with electronic medical records.
• Ability to pass pre-employment Level 2 clearance (background check and drug screen).

Responsibilities

• Performs psychiatric examinations and evaluations, diagnoses, treatment, follow-up consultation and health education
• Works closely with the BHD and/or BHPs in identifying appropriate treatment plans for at-risk patients, or as needed
• Intermittently attends morning huddle calls, when indicated and/or when there are high-risk patients that require multidisciplinary treatment planning and collaboration
• Obtains patient histories, follows up with medication verification efforts, reviews pertinent medical history and develops patient care treatment plans, ensuring completeness and accuracy using the POMR format
• Provides support in coordinating the activities of patient care and/or support staff
• Participates in developing specific mental health policies and procedures, when indicated

Job description

Overview

Great outcomes start with great people and Armor has an exciting opportunity for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our team at Blair County Jail in Great outcomes start with great people and Armor has an exciting opportunity for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our team at Hollidaysburg, PA.

At Armor Health we are raising the standard of care to impact the lives of those we serve by partnering with exceptional correctional organizations to improve health care outcomes. We provide support for patients and foster the holistic wellness and well-being of the lives entrusted in our care. Armor is laser-focused on providing the best-in-class interventions to ensure optimal outcomes. Through our core values of embracing change, taking ownership, attention to detail, a sense of urgency, and a results oriented collaborative environment, we are a dynamic team that is transforming and revolutionizing correctional healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Performs psychiatric examinations and evaluations, diagnoses, treatment, follow-up consultation and health education
• Works closely with the BHD and/or BHPs in identifying appropriate treatment plans for at-risk patients, or as needed
• Intermittently attends morning huddle calls, when indicated and/or when there are high-risk patients that require multidisciplinary treatment planning and collaboration
• Obtains patient histories, follows up with medication verification efforts, reviews pertinent medical history and develops patient care treatment plans, ensuring completeness and accuracy using the POMR format
• Provides support in coordinating the activities of patient care and/or support staff
• Participates in developing specific mental health policies and procedures, when indicated

Qualifications

• Current state license as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
• Current CPR certificate
• Two (2) years of experience in psychiatric and/or correctional healthcare setting
• Proficient with electronic medical records
• Ability to pass pre-employment Level 2 clearance to include background check and drug screen

Armor Health offers career development opportunities, competitive salaries, and an excellent benefit package that includes:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short and long term disability insurance
• Much more!

If you want to join an exciting, dynamic and growing organization that is making a positive impact on the lives we serve, we look forward to considering you for this opportunity and to be part of our team!

Armor Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all qualified employees and applicants. We comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including but not limited to those that prohibit discrimination based on color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, immigration status, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran's status, and citizenship.