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 and I'll be in touch. Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran Follow Us: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Advancing Correctional Healthcare NaphCare <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?yf3ye2xvXuFQV%2b409Rusqwa" width="0" height="0" />

**Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner**

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.

**Job Description**

- Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnosing mental health conditions to facility residents that protects the rights, dignity, and health of our unique patient population.
- Assess, diagnose, and treat patients with psychiatric disorders.
- Manage medication including prescribing, adjusting, and discontinuing medication as needed.
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive patient records, including assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes.
- Respond 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.
- Ensure compliance with State and Federal mandates and regulations, including court mandates and standards.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including correctional staff, psychologists, social workers, and other medical professionals to develop and implement treatment plans and ensure staff are responsive to patients' needs.

**Requirements**

- 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 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 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**

- 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.

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Overview: NaphCare is hiring experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) just like you at the Arizona Department of Corrections - Yuma facility located in Yuma, AZ. Full Time Shifts, Part Time, PRN, and 8-13-week temporary contracts are available! Pay rates range from $65.00-$77.00 per hour based on employment status, shift, specific facility, site needs, licensure, and experience. NaphCare is a family owned, healthcare technology company that has been delivering high quality healthcare to correctional facilities across the nation for over 35 years. Come join our team of over 6000 employees and growing! NaphCare pays well, offers outstanding benefits, and has an incredibly engaged corporate support team to make sure you have what you need to be truly excellent at what you do. NaphCare partners with correctional facilities to provide proactive, patient-focused healthcare. We recognize that we serve a unique and diverse patient population, and our onsite teams take pride in bringing excellence in care to a population in great need. Be part of a world-class team of professionals who are revolutionizing correctional healthcare as you use our cutting-edge resources, including our award-winning electronic operating system. This is what our employees say about working in correctional healthcare. "I cannot believe I worked 20 years as a nurse before finding corrections. I have never felt more valued and I love how every day is so different and exciting. I feel safer here than when I worked in the ER."-Justin, DON We are happy to train you, so if you are a new grad, we encourage you to apply. NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include: Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one! We offer low-cost benefits to our employees and their families! Employment Assistance Program (EAP) services 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one! Tuition Assistance Referral bonuses On-site education Free Continuing Education! Term life insurance at no cost to the employee Generous paid time off & paid holidays 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. With NaphCare, you'll play a critical role in our continuing mission to be the leading provider of quality healthcare in the correctional industry. If you want a career that will make a difference, choose the company that is different. Qualifications: Qualifications for Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) : Unrestricted licensure as a NP/PA in the State of Arizona DEA license Valid CPR card We know you may have questions before applying. To speak to a recruiter directly, email your questions and/or resume to with the position and location you're interested in. Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?XfwhPf4jER7enjqcRBE%2fAAg" width="0" height="0" />

**Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant**

NaphCare is hiring experienced Nurse Practitioners (NP) or Physician Assistants (PA) at the Arizona Department of Corrections - Yuma facility located in Yuma, AZ. Full-time shifts, part-time, PRN, and 8-13 week temporary contracts are available! Pay rates range from $65.00-$77.00 per hour based on employment status, shift, specific facility, site needs, licensure, and experience.

NaphCare is a family-owned healthcare technology company that has been delivering high-quality healthcare to correctional facilities across the nation for over 35 years. Come join our team of over 6000 employees and growing! NaphCare pays well, offers outstanding benefits, and has an incredibly engaged corporate support team to make sure you have what you need to be truly excellent at what you do.

NaphCare partners with correctional facilities to provide proactive, patient-focused healthcare. We recognize that we serve a unique and diverse patient population, and our onsite teams take pride in bringing excellence in care to a population in great need. Be part of a world-class team of professionals who are revolutionizing correctional healthcare as you use our cutting-edge resources, including our award-winning electronic operating system.

This is what our employees say about working in correctional healthcare: "I cannot believe I worked 20 years as a nurse before finding corrections. I have never felt more valued and I love how every day is so different and exciting. I feel safer here than when I worked in the ER." - Justin, DON.

We are happy to train you, so if you are a new grad, we encourage you to apply.

**Job Description**

- Provide high-quality healthcare to a diverse patient population in a correctional setting
- Utilize cutting-edge resources and technology to enhance patient care

**Requirements**

- Unrestricted licensure as a NP/PA in the State of Arizona
- DEA license
- Valid CPR card

**Benefits**

- Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan
- Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one
- Low-cost benefits for employees and their families
- Employment Assistance Program (EAP) services
- 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one
- Tuition assistance
- Referral bonuses
- On-site education
- Free continuing education
- Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
- Generous paid time off & paid holidays

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.

With NaphCare, you'll play a critical role in our continuing mission to be the leading provider of quality healthcare in the correctional industry. If you want a career that will make a difference, choose the company that is different.

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