Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric APRN)

VitalCore Health Strategies • Meridian, MS

18h • Onsite

About The Position

VitalCore Health Strategies is hiring a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric APRN) at East Mississippi Correctional Facility in Meridian, Mississippi. The role provides psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy to behavioral health patients, including screening, diagnosing, and care for people with behavioral health and substance use disorders. The practitioner coordinates care with primary care physicians and other healthcare professionals. The schedule is PRN.

Requirements

• Be an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensed to practice in the state of contract.
• Demonstrate clinical competence and leadership abilities, including decision-making, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Have at least one year of clinical nursing practice in a behavioral health setting.

Nice To Haves

• Correctional experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultations and assessments to manage and stabilize emergent problems.
• Consult with and provide follow-up to behavioral health staff to determine the need for psychotropic medication.
• Review treatment plans for patients in behavioral health observation units and patients receiving medication.
• Participate in case conferences and treatment planning for patients receiving or being considered for behavioral health treatment.
• Provide behavioral health evaluations, assessments, and follow-up care.
• Collaborate with behavioral health staff regarding patient diagnosis and treatment.
• Participate in treatment modalities required by the behavioral health service.
• Participate in behavioral health and medical rounds as assigned.
• Assign tasks to team members as needed.
• Conduct group sessions on behavioral health observation units, including medication compliance groups.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervising Psychiatrist.
• Maintain required credentials, including CPR certification, and attend training and meetings as required.

Benefits

• Holiday pay for New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Identity theft protection
• Pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
• 401(k) with plan matching
• PTO
• Annual incentive bonus

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed