Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Job at Naphcare, Inc., Waterloo, IA

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  • Naphcare, Inc.
  • Waterloo, IA

Job Description

Overview:

NaphCare is hiring a Full-Time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our team of medical professionals in the Black Hawk 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:

Education / Licenses / Certifications

Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)in IA
Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) and Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in IA
A current DEA registration in IA
Have a valid 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
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.

If you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare, please first apply directly to the position to initiate the application process, then send your resume to courtney.waters@naphcare.com and I’ll be in touch.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

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Job Tags

Full time, Immediate start, Shift work,

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