Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

4 hours ago


Frostproof, United States Corizon Health Full time

Experience & Requirements

Graduate of an accredited college/university Nurse Practitioner program with current license/ certification in the state in which working.

Must have current CPR certification.

Must be available to participate in on-call schedule.

Subject to initial and ongoing security clearance requirements.

A background check, security clearance and drug screening are required for this role.

YesCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, Vietnam era veteran, or disabled Veteran status. EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans.

Responsibilities

Below is a list of your responsibilities as a Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner with YesCare:

Responds to and initiates care for those requiring mental health services throughout the facility.

Assesses inmate/patient in a variety of settings.

Identifies inmate/patient mental health problems and prescribes treatment under the direction of a physician.

Implements mental health services utilizing therapeutic regimens approved by a psychiatrist.

Provides mental health education to inmate/patient, healthcare and correctional staff.

Documents all mental healthcare contacts.

Adheres to safety and security policies and participates in disaster drills.

Follows security regulations for keys, sharps and controlled medications.

Delegates to and supervises other appropriate infection control practices.

Adheres to Universal Precautions and other appropriate infection control practices.

Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Other duties as assigned by management.

YesCare Benefits (only applicable for full-time positions)

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Generous PTO plan

401k with matching funds

Employee Discount and Rewards Program

Tuition Assistance

Continuing Education Reimbursement