Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Company: Core Civic
Location: Hartsville
Posted on: April 19, 2024
|
|
Job Description:
$59 - $96 per hour At -CoreCivic, we do more than manage
inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking -
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - -who have a passion for providing
the highest quality care in an institutional setting. The
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing
comprehensive psychiatric services to incarcerated individuals
within a correctional facility and with a collaborating physician.
This includes assessing, diagnosing, and treating psychiatric
disorders and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure
the delivery of quality healthcare services within a medical home
model. The successful applicant should be able to perform all of
the following functions at a pace and level of performance
consistent with the actual job performance requirements:
Psychiatric Assessment and Diagnosis: - - Conduct thorough
psychiatric evaluations and assessments of incarcerated individuals
to determine the presence and severity of mental health disorders.
- - - Diagnose and classify mental illnesses according to
established diagnostic criteria (e.g., DSM-5). - - Assess and
evaluate suicide risk, self-harm, and dangerous behaviors among
incarcerated individuals. - - - Collaborate with other healthcare
professionals and correctional staff to gather relevant information
for accurate diagnoses. Treatment Planning and Implementation: - -
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for
incarcerated individuals with psychiatric disorders. - - -
Prescribe appropriate psychiatric medications and monitor their
effectiveness and side effects. - - - Provide brief psychotherapy
and counseling services to incarcerated individuals, using
evidence-based therapeutic modalities. - - - Collaborate with the
interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and ensure a holistic
approach to treatment. - - - Modify treatment plans as needed based
on patients' progress and response to interventions. Crisis
Intervention and Emergency Services: - -Respond to psychiatric
emergencies within the correctional facility promptly and
efficiently. - - - Conduct crisis assessments, provide
stabilization, and implement appropriate intervention strategies. -
- - Collaborate with correctional staff and healthcare team members
to implement emergency response protocols. - - Determine the need
for a higher level of psychiatric treatment when necessary.
Collaboration and Consultation: - - - Collaborate with other
healthcare professionals, including primary care physicians,
psychologists, social workers, and nurses, to provide integrated
care to incarcerated individuals. - - - Consult with the
interdisciplinary team to develop comprehensive treatment plans for
incarcerated individuals with complex psychiatric needs. - - - -
Provide expertise and guidance to correctional staff regarding
mental health issues, crisis management, and suicide prevention. -
- - Participate in case conferences, treatment team meetings, and
quality improvement initiatives. Documentation and Compliance: - -
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date psychiatric records for each
incarcerated individual, including assessments, diagnoses,
treatment plans, and progress notes. - - - Ensure compliance with
relevant laws, regulations, and ethical guidelines pertaining to
correctional healthcare and patient confidentiality. - - - Adhere
to the correctional facility's policies and procedures related to
documentation and record-keeping. Education and Training: - - -
Stay updated with the latest advancements in psychiatric medicine,
treatment modalities, and relevant research. - - - Engage in
continuous professional development and relevant educational
activities. - -Provide training and education to correctional staff
on mental health topics, crisis management, and de-escalation
techniques Qualifications: - Board certification as a Psychiatric
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Current and unrestricted Nurse
practitioner license in the state/jurisdiction where the
correctional facility is located. Experience in providing
psychiatric care or relevant experience in correctional or
underserved populations is preferred. Strong assessment and
diagnostic skills, with the ability to manage a wide range of acute
and chronic medical conditions. Proficiency in prescribing
medications and therapies under physician supervision A valid
driver's license is required. Minimum age requirement: Must be at
least 18 years of age. - CoreCivic is a Drug Free Workplace & EOE-
M/F/Vets/Disabled.
Keywords: Core Civic, Hendersonville , Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Healthcare , Hartsville, Tennessee
Click
here to apply!
|