Correctional Medicine Nurse Practitioner at 22nd Health Care LLC summary:
The Correctional Medicine Nurse Practitioner provides direct psychiatric and mental health care in a correctional facility, conducting assessments, diagnoses, and providing psychotropic medication management. The role involves collaboration with medical staff, participation in treatment planning, and supervision of other mental health professionals. This position requires an active Nurse Practitioner license and BLS/CPR certification, focusing on continuous quality improvement in mental health services.
Job Title: Advanced Practice Nurse
Location: Marysville, OH 43040
Duration: 6 months with possible extension
Shift hours: Standard 1st shift (40 hours weekly)
Facility: State of Ohio
Job Description:• Provides direct psychiatric/mental health care, which may be done in person or via videoconferencing at any institution as the need arises (e.g., conducts mental health and psychopharmacological assessments, formulates mental health diagnoses and provides psychotropic medication management consistent with formulary, orders lab tests, may include care for offenders in crisis)
• Performs mental health evaluations for purposes of formulating diagnoses and determining whether psychotropic medication is indicated for treatment of condition
• Prescribes medication as needed
• Orders, interprets and analyzes laboratory reports and findings
• Collaborates with medical services staff to ensure integrated care
• Documents all clinical encounters and medication management appointments in the health record in accordance with ODRC policy and protocols
• Participates in treatment planning, treatment team meetings pertaining to his/her caseload patients
• Provides clinical supervision and consultation for registered nurses and other mental health staff on issues pertaining to psychotropic medication management and other clinical issues
• Receives clinical supervision from collaborating physician on a regular basis
• Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement activities
• Maintains clinical competency
Required documents:• Current BLS/CPR certification issued by AHA only
• Active Nurse practitioner/APN license
Keywords:
Nurse Practitioner, Mental Health, Psychiatric Care, Correctional Facility, Medication Management, Clinical Supervision, Psychotropic Medications, Emergency Care, Healthcare, BLS Certification