Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

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Naph Care is hiring a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our team of medical professionals in the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, GA
.

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 facility residents. Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority, you will have a variety of duties to engage you. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex mental health needs.

• 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

• Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) in the state of Georgia
• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) and Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in Georgia
• A current DEA registration in Georgia
• Active BLS/CPR Certification (AHA preferred)
• Experience with underserved and marginalized populations, including those with mental health and substance use disorders
• Strong communication skills with diverse individuals, including other medical professionals and correctional staff
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and solid computer skills
• Strong assessment and diagnostic skills
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and confidential information
• Professional integrity and adherence to a Code of Conduct and facility correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
• Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening

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 balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Naph Care is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US and we are growing. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company.

• 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

Naph Care has a partnership with NetCE that provides CEU/CME for 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 Naph Care employees to meet state-specific requirements for maintaining licensing.

Equal Opportunity

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• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care

Atlanta, GA