Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (SDSP)

the South Dakota State Government•Sioux Falls, SD

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing comprehensive, professional, culturally, linguistically, and age-appropriate care in a correctional setting. This position will be responsible for diagnoses, conducting therapy, and prescribing medication for patients who have psychiatric disorders, medical organic brain disorders, or substance abuse problems. This is a Full-Time 40 Hour Weekly position with the Department of Corrections.

Requirements

Applicant must be licensed to practice as a Certified Nurse Practitioner in the State of South Dakota as outlined by the appropriate regulating board
Certified by ANCC or ANA as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Current and valid DEA licensure
Ability to provide direct patient care to offenders
Skilled in office based procedures
Ability to maintain professionalism in a complex environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to read and comprehend the English language
Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing
Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind
Must apply online
Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation
Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening
Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening
All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9
The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire
Must successfully complete CPR to AHA guidelines - this includes successful completion of the practical/hands on portion as well as the written exam
Individuals selected for the position must successfully complete a written and practical self-defense exam
TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire

Nice To Haves

Experience providing medical care in a correctional environment
Previous experience working as a PMHNP
Experience managing mental health conditions as a mid-level provider

Responsibilities

Provide psychiatric services, psychosocial and physical assessment of patients, treatment plans, and manage patient care
Work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, while also providing medical providers with consults for mental health issues as needed and collaborating with medical providers as needed
Establish diagnoses, order, and interpret studies, perform, and monitor therapeutic procedures, assess and/or manage follow-up care
Prescribe and regulate medications relative to the patient's health care needs
Record and document health appraisal data, in a timely and accurate manner, necessary to maintain and/or coordinate required services
Communicate findings of mental healthcare assessments, diagnostic tests, etc. to patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers in a timely manner and/or as determined by DOC policy and clinical standards
Develop, provide, and systematically re-evaluate the plan of treatment for patients
Make appropriate referrals for patients when appropriate services are not within the DOC Clinical Services scope of practice for Behavioral Health
Provide assessment, consultation, and brief intervention for psychological/psychiatric problems and/or disorders
Maintain documentation of patient encounters via progress notes, assessment/diagnostic information, and treatment planning as outlined in DOC policy and clinical standards
Maintain necessary NP registration/licensure as required by South Dakota state law
Know, understand, and ensure adherence to the organization's policy related to the patients' right for confidential care and HIPAA
Perform other tasks/duties as assigned