Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Description

MEDI KO : Mission driven &committed to delivering high-quality medical care to the communities we serve.

Our dedicated Healthcare Professionals find meaning, support and new opportunities to learn and grow their skills every day. It’s what sets us apart from other healthcare industries and drives our success in the correctional healthcare space.

Whether you are just graduating from nursing school or bringing years of experience to your new position at MEDI KO , you will benefit from our competitive compensation, commitment to safety and exposure to the diverse healthcare needs of the clients we serve.

If you’re ready to take on a role that will enrich your career and make a real impact to your community, we encourage you to APPLY TODAY to get the conversation started!

Here are the Details -

Position: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Schedule: 32 hours per week

Location: Roanoke City Jail

How YOU can make an Impact:

• Provide direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions
• Facilitate therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities
• Quickly respond to situations impacting safety and security to patient and staff, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control de-escalate situations
• Perform patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans
• Prescribe, recommend, or discontinue drugs and treatments to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders in accordance with the Collaborative Practice Agreement and the state’s Nurse Practice Act
• Responsible for timely and accurate completion of medical records, including assessment, treatment plan, progress notes, outcome measures, and billing entries
• Responsible for making independent decisions and following all MEDIKO policies, procedures, and protocols, federal and state regulations, standard practice, and in accordance with the Collaborative Practice Agreement
• Serve as a liaison between DHS and Psychiatrist
• Able to document and navigate corEMR independently
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
  
  
  

What we ask of YOU:

• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Nursing with focus on Psychiatric nursing required
• Three (3) years of experience as a Psychiatric provider
• At least one (1) to two (2) years’ experience providing direct patient care to persons receiving treatment for psychiatric disorders
• Must have a valid and unrestricted DEA and NPI number
• Active state/commonwealth registered nursing licensure
• Active CPR/BLS certificate required (American Heart Association/American Red Cross guideline approved)
• Able to operate standard office equipment to include computer, copier, fax, and telephone, and standard medical facility equipment to include, but not limited to AED, EKG, blood pressure, oxygen, glucometer, pulse oximeter, and other medical equipment, as applicable
  
  
  

Joining MEDI KO comes with perks to support you in your personal and professional journey:

• Competitive Pay and MVP Bonus Program
• Benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family
• Preferred Pharmacy Network options
• MDLIVE virtual Provider telehealth options
• Wellness program
• Health Savings Accounts and Health Reimbursement Account options with company match
• Employer-paid Life Insurance Policy/AD&D, Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability coverage
• Optional Voluntary coverage for Life Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity plans
• Paid portion of Maternity Leaves
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) including 10 Holidays and flexible Floating Holidays
• Participation in the MEDI KO 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement Assistance Plan
• Free Continuing Education
• Access to Perks and Discounts at nationally recognized chains, service providers and retailers
  
  
  

EOE STATEMENT: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.