Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

Requirements

• Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) in NV.
• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) and Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in NV.
• A current DEA registration in NV.
• Active BLS/CPR Certification (AHA preferred).
• Experience with underserved and marginalized populations, including those with mental health and substance use disorders.
• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate with diverse individuals, including other medical professionals and correctional staff.
• Strong written communication and verbal skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Strong assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information.
• Integrity, professionalism, and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct.
• Compliance with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Ability to pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnosing mental health conditions to facility residents.
• Assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with psychiatric disorders.
• Medication management, including prescribing, adjusting, and discontinuing medication as needed.
• Maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient records, including assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes.
• Responding to psychiatric emergencies, providing immediate interventions and safety protocols.
• Coordinating, leading, and participating in educational training activities related to mental health care.
• Ensuring compliance with State and Federal mandates and regulations.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including correctional staff, psychologists, social workers, and other medical professionals to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Ensuring staff are responsive to patients’ needs.

Benefits

• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one!
• Lowest Cost Benefits!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays
• Free continuing education and CMEs