Correctional Psychiatric-Mental Health Advanced Practice Nurse
22nd Health Care LLC
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$75 to $85 hourly
About this job
Job Tittle: Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Location: Orient, OH 43146 Minimum Education: Master's Degree Shift: Day Shift Hours: 20 hours/week Core Hours: Typically, between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM Duration: At least 3 months, with potential extension based on facility needs and mutual fit Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide comprehensive psychiatric and mental health services in a correctional healthcare setting. The provider will deliver direct patient care, including psychiatric assessments, diagnosis, psychopharmacological treatment, medication management, laboratory monitoring, crisis intervention, treatment planning, and collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals. This position offers a weekday schedule with no nights, weekends, or holidays. Some flexibility in scheduling may be available based on facility needs. Key Responsibilities o Provide direct psychiatric and mental health care in a correctional healthcare setting. o Conduct comprehensive psychiatric and mental health evaluations. o Perform psychopharmacological assessments and formulate appropriate diagnoses. o Develop and implement individualized treatment plans. o Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications in accordance with applicable regulations, clinical guidelines, and formulary requirements. o Monitor patient response to medications and make appropriate treatment adjustments. o Order, review, interpret, and analyze laboratory tests and results. o Evaluate and provide treatment for patients experiencing psychiatric or behavioral health crises. o Provide services in person or through telehealth/videoconferencing when appropriate. o Collaborate with medical, nursing, and mental health professionals to provide coordinated patient care. o Document clinical encounters, assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, and medication-management appointments accurately and timely. o Participate in treatment planning and interdisciplinary treatment team meetings. o Provide clinical consultation and guidance to registered nurses and other mental health staff regarding medication management and clinical matters. o Participate in quality improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives. o Maintain clinical competency and comply with applicable professional standards, policies, procedures, and regulations. o Provide patient-centered care while maintaining confidentiality, safety, and professional standards. Required Qualifications o Master's degree in Nursing or a related advanced practice nursing field. o Current, unrestricted Ohio APRN license appropriate for the position. o Current healthcare-professional-level BLS/CPR certification. o Current ANCC Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification or applicable nationally recognized psychiatric-mental health board certification. o Board-eligible candidates may be considered. o Current DEA registration, if required for the position.