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This position is in San Diego Juvenile Facility - Corrections - 4 x 10s Monday-Thursday 7 am-5 pm OR 8 am-6 pm ***Position Requirements: Must hold a current unrestricted license as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of employment, current DEA registration, ability to obtain a DEA "X" number (as applicable), an appropriate collaborative agreement with an on-site Physician, and a valid CPR card.
A minimum of 1 year of experience in psychiatric care within correctional healthcare is preferred. Must possess strong written and verbal skills and have strong computer skills.
Administratively accountable to the Health Service Administrator (has) and Vice- President of Operations Corporate; clinically accountable to the On-Site Lead Psychiatrist and/or Collaborating Psychiatrist (if applicable), the Chief Medical Officer, Behavioral Health (CMOBH), and the Chief Medical Officer.
Under the supervision of the above noted individuals, the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is responsible for ensuring the delivery of quality mental health services to the inmate population with mental illness.
Specific duties will include initial psychiatric evaluation(s), medication evaluation(s), crisis intervention, and participation in treatment plan development.
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is responsible for ensuring that all clinical services delivered comply with the requirements of NCCHC, ACA, and professional medical standards.
Physical Demands
Walk on foot approximately 8 hours per day
Sit for 2-4 hours per day
CHP Health is hiring for this PMHNP position. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners play a critical role in addressing the growing demand for mental health services across the United States. This employer is actively seeking qualified candidates to join their team.
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Lift up to 25 pounds
Assist patients in standing, lying, walking, and/or sitting
Frequently bend, stoop, reach, and push/pull
Work in varying degrees of temperature (A/C)
Work under extreme pressure
Manage difficult patients in a professional manner
Performance Expectations
A.
Utilize appropriate resources, including the direct administrative support of the HSA, clinical support of the collaborating Psychiatrist, Lead On-Site Psychiatrist, and Chief Medical Officer, Behavioral Health, and Chief Medical Officer, to resolve routine psychiatric, medical, and clinical issues and performance improvement processes.
B. Understand and ensure adherence to all clinically relevant contract terms, conditions, and requirements.
Review the EHR Dashboards, Medication Review Lists, and Sick Call Lists daily to ensure all clinical needs are being met within the facility(ies) in a timely manner.
C.
Participate in a collaborative approach of patient management using the knowledge and clinical resources of every member of the health care staff to provide the resolution of diagnostic and therapeutic problems and the implementation of effective solutions.
Collaboration and consultation may be accomplished through use of telemedicine.
D. Self-Monitor referrals to outside health care facilities for appropriateness, quality, and continuity of care. Ensure that all orders, treatments, or recommendations are reviewed and countersigned following outside referrals.
E.
Strive toward formulary adherence, and self-monitor non-formulary medication utilization and participate in formulary development and review to provide a full scope of medical benefit at optimum cost.
F.
Obtain history and perform psychiatric evaluation and re-evaluation to determine patient health status and communicate all findings verbally and in writing, as required.
G. Respond to and initiate care for mental health emergencies throughout the facility.
H. Participate in emergency planning, disaster programs and drills, as appropriate.
I.
Conduct rounds in the medical and infirmary units, confinement units, sick call visits, and chronic care management, using established clinical guidelines.
J. Schedule and perform laboratory and diagnostic procedures as assigned.
K. Identify patient health conditions and prescribe treatment based on diagnosis with appropriate and timely referrals.
L.
Evaluate patients returning from external psychiatric facilities by the end of the next workday to review any information regarding the diagnosis, recommendations, or additional follow-up treatment required.
M.
Provide phone consultation and on-call support, as assigned by the site leadership, for the medical staff and ensure that all verbal orders are countersigned.
N. Formulate a working diagnosis, develop and implement a treatment plan, and evaluate/modify therapeutic regimens to promote positive patient outcomes.
O.
Consult with site and community mental health providers to resolve issues in delivering services to patients when not available through on- site resources.
P.
Assure implementation and ongoing supervision of on-site mental health clinics using established clinical guidelines to support the management of each mental health condition.
Q. Establish systems for the coordination of care among multidisciplinary health care providers.
R. Coordinate discharge planning with institutional and mental health staff to ensure continuity of care.
S. Use all functions and applications of the EHRrelevant to the position and with no supervision.
T.
Ensure proper clinical documentation, including, but not limited to, the use of SOAP notes, psychiatric evaluation and progress notes, chronic care management, appointment scheduling, medication and treatment ordering.
U. Participate in and promote a culture of patient safety and continuous quality improvement.
V.
Proactively take action to solve problems and uses objectivity and insightfulness when approaching problems, meet established goals, and take responsibility for results and outcomes.
W. Fundamentally understand the organizational structure and how to appropriately access resources. Uses business knowledge and acumen to influence others. Communicates CHP organization vision, strategy, and objectives within the mental health team.
X.
Demonstrate professionalism by using objectivity, maintaining self- control when under pressure, separating professional from personal issues, displaying emotional maturity, maintaining a high degree of integrity, and promoting a positive work environment by setting an example.
Y. Build productive working relationships with supervisors, security staff, healthcare staff, patients, vendors, and clients. Establish and maintain professional relationships where you will be viewed by others as trusted and respectful.
Z.
Relay critical information that may have a negative impact on client or vendor relations to the next level of management.
Comply with continuing education requirements for the respective position and be mindful of any NCCHC Standards related to continuing education.
A Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner may sign any orders, certifications, stamps, verifications, affidavits, or endorsements that are in accordance with the license of the nurse practitioner, within the scope of practice of the patient care team physician, and not in conflict with federal law or regulation.
Full-time
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
In person
