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Nurse Practitioner - Correctional Psychiatry - $59-96 per hour
Nurse Practitioner - Correctional Psychiatry - $59-96 per hourCoreCivic • Whiteville, TN, USA
Nurse Practitioner - Correctional Psychiatry - $59-96 per hour

Nurse Practitioner - Correctional Psychiatry - $59-96 per hour

CoreCivic • Whiteville, TN, USA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

CoreCivic is seeking a Nurse Practitioner Correctional Psychiatry for a per diem / prn job in Whiteville, Tennessee.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty : Psychiatry
  • Discipline : Nurse Practitioner
  • Duration : Ongoing
  • Employment Type : Per Diem

$59 - $96 per hour

  • Hours are on an as needed basis
  • At CoreCivic, we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking  Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner   PRN (as needed basis) who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting.

    The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner PRN (as needed basis) is responsible for providing comprehensive psychiatric services to incarcerated individuals within a correctional facility and with a collaborating physician. This includes assessing, diagnosing, and treating psychiatric disorders and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of quality healthcare services within a medical home model.

    The successful applicant should be able to perform all of

    the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the

    actual job performance requirements :

    Psychiatric Assessment and Diagnosis :

  • Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations and assessments of incarcerated individuals to determine the presence and severity of mental health disorders.
  • Diagnose and classify mental illnesses according to established diagnostic criteria (e.g., DSM-5).
  • Assess and evaluate suicide risk, self-harm, and dangerous behaviors among incarcerated individuals.
  • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and correctional staff to gather relevant information for accurate diagnoses.
  • Treatment Planning and Implementation :

  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for incarcerated individuals with psychiatric disorders.
  • Prescribe appropriate psychiatric medications and monitor their effectiveness and side effects.
  • Provide brief psychotherapy and counseling services to incarcerated individuals, using evidence-based therapeutic modalities.
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and ensure a holistic approach to treatment.
  • Modify treatment plans as needed based on patients' progress and response to interventions.
  • Crisis Intervention and Emergency Services :

  • Respond to psychiatric emergencies within the correctional facility promptly and efficiently.
  • Conduct crisis assessments, provide stabilization, and implement appropriate intervention strategies.
  • Collaborate with correctional staff and healthcare team members to implement emergency response protocols.
  • Determine the need for a higher level of psychiatric treatment when necessary.
  • Collaboration and Consultation :

  • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including primary care physicians, psychologists, social workers, and nurses, to provide integrated care to incarcerated individuals.
  • Consult with the interdisciplinary team to develop comprehensive treatment plans for incarcerated individuals with complex psychiatric needs.
  • Provide expertise and guidance to correctional staff regarding mental health issues, crisis management, and suicide prevention.
  • Participate in case conferences, treatment team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Documentation and Compliance :

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date psychiatric records for each incarcerated individual, including assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, and progress notes.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical guidelines pertaining to correctional healthcare and patient confidentiality.
  • Adhere to the correctional facility's policies and procedures related to documentation and record-keeping.
  • Education and Training :

  • Stay updated with the latest advancements in psychiatric medicine, treatment modalities, and relevant research.
  • Engage in continuous professional development and relevant educational activities.
  • Provide training and education to correctional staff on mental health topics, crisis management, and de-escalation techniques
  • Qualifications :

  • Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
  • Current and unrestricted Nurse practitioner license in the state / jurisdiction where the correctional facility is located.
  • Experience in providing psychiatric care or relevant experience in correctional or underserved populations is preferred.
  • Strong assessment and diagnostic skills, with the ability to manage a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions.
  • Proficiency in prescribing medications and therapies under physician supervision
  • A valid driver's license is required.
  • Minimum age requirement : Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • CoreCivic is a Drug Free Workplace & EOE– M / F / Vets / Disabled.

    CoreCivic Job ID #req27080. Posted job title : Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Urgent Care Correctional Prn

    About CoreCivic

    CoreCivic is a diversified, government-solutions company with the scale and experience needed to solve tough government challenges in cost-effective ways. We provide a broad range of solutions to government partners that serve the public good through high-quality corrections and detention management, innovative and cost-saving real estate solutions, and a growing network of residential and non-residential alternatives to incarceration to help address America's recidivism crisis.

    Benefits

  • Holiday Pay
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Life insurance
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