What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psych Nurse Practitioner / Mid-level - Part Time - Pamunkey Regional Jail position at Genesys Health Alliance?
We are currently seeking a part time Psych Nurse Practitioner to join our team at Pamunkey Regional Jail located in Hanover, Virginia.
GENESYS Health Alliance proudly manages our facilities with quality healthcare initiatives and we strive to be the innovative and reliable leader in the correctional setting. We partner with our clients to provide quality healthcare, uncompromising standards, guaranteed performance, and unrivaled client satisfaction!
You see, everything that we do is about taking care of people. This not only includes the patients we serve, but the people we employ, and the partners we collaborate with each day. We would love to have you join our team of caring individuals committed to the care of the underserved population.
About this position:
The Psych Nurse Practitioner works under the supervision of a physician in a correctional environment and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team, performing assessments, diagnosing patients, and medication management.
Education
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Certifications / Experience
- Current, unrestricted license to practice as Registered Nurse Practitioner in the state the facility is located (maintain a current copy of license on file at the facility)
- 1 year of direct work experience, preferred
- Active CPR certification
- Appropriate certification to write prescriptions under the authority of the Collaborative Physician in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
Job Type: Part-time
- Correctional experience preferred but not required
- Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Conduct on-site or telehealth (site specific) chronic care clinics and sick call as needed
- Ensure progress notes are documented in appropriate format are problem oriented, correspond to the therapeutic order and is dated, timed and legible
- Adhere to the established formulary before using non-formulary
- Regularly review cases that require ongoing medical/pharmaceutical attention
- Maintain compliance with company policies and procedures and NCCHC standards where applicable
- Assist in designating the level of care to be performed and the necessary equipment needed
- Consult with multidisciplinary team to ensure patients receive adequate care
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including:
- Health, Dental and Vision insurance plan options
- Supplemental plans- Life, Cancer, Accident and Short Term disability plans
- 401(k) matching (after 1 year)
- Paid holidays
- PTO - vacation, sick and bereavement
Physical setting:
- Corrections (County Jail /Detention Center/ Prison)
GENESYS Health Alliance is an EOE/Minorities/Female/Vet/Disability Employer
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