Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

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.