Correctional Advanced Practice Nurse / Psychiatric / Mental Health 20024594

State of Ohio • Grafton, OH

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About The Position

Who We Are… Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others. What We Do… The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future. To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.drc.ohio.gov Are You Ready? We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you’ll ever find with a work family that is second to none! Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. What You’ll Do: Provides direct psychiatric/mental health care, which may be done in person or via videoconferencing at any institution as the need arises (e.g., conducts mental health and psychopharmacological assessments, formulates mental health diagnoses and provides psychotropic medication management consistent with formulary, orders lab tests, may include care for offenders in crisis) Performs mental health evaluations of offenders for purposes of formulating diagnoses and determining whether psychotropic medication is indicated for treatment of condition Prescribes medication as needed Orders, interprets and analyzes laboratory reports and findings Collaborates with medical services staff to ensure integrated care Documents all clinical encounters and medication management appointments in the health record in accordance with DRC policy and protocols Participates in treatment planning, treatment team meetings pertaining to his/her caseload inmates Provides psychiatric/mental health care services to offenders incarcerated in correctional institutions Provides clinical supervision and consultation for registered nurses and other mental health staff on issues pertaining to psychotropic medication management and other clinical issues Receives clinical supervision from collaborating physician on a regular basis Participates as a member of behavioral health staff in development of overall goals, objectives, standards, policies and guidelines for assigned mental health programs Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement activities Maintains clinical competency At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website !

Requirements

• Valid license as Registered Nurse
• Completion of advanced level practice nurse program for Clinical Nurse Specialist or Certified Nurse Practitioner in psychiatric/mental health specialty & certified by Ohio Board of Nursing for advanced practice with valid certificate of authority & certificate to prescribe in accordance with ORC 4723
• Nursing
• Behavioral Health
• Corrections - Mental Health
• Medical Charting
• Medication Management
• Listening
• Decision Making
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Written Communication

Responsibilities

• Provides direct psychiatric/mental health care, which may be done in person or via videoconferencing at any institution as the need arises (e.g., conducts mental health and psychopharmacological assessments, formulates mental health diagnoses and provides psychotropic medication management consistent with formulary, orders lab tests, may include care for offenders in crisis)
• Performs mental health evaluations of offenders for purposes of formulating diagnoses and determining whether psychotropic medication is indicated for treatment of condition
• Prescribes medication as needed
• Orders, interprets and analyzes laboratory reports and findings
• Collaborates with medical services staff to ensure integrated care
• Documents all clinical encounters and medication management appointments in the health record in accordance with DRC policy and protocols
• Participates in treatment planning, treatment team meetings pertaining to his/her caseload inmates
• Provides psychiatric/mental health care services to offenders incarcerated in correctional institutions
• Provides clinical supervision and consultation for registered nurses and other mental health staff on issues pertaining to psychotropic medication management and other clinical issues
• Receives clinical supervision from collaborating physician on a regular basis
• Participates as a member of behavioral health staff in development of overall goals, objectives, standards, policies and guidelines for assigned mental health programs
• Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement activities
• Maintains clinical competency

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed