Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Position Summary The Advanced Psychiatric Nurse (APN) specializes in the care of patients with mental disorders, while maintaining the standard of professional nursing. APN works with a variety of healthcare professionals and security officers in a correctional environment to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. Position details: 2.00 pm - 10.00 pm Position Requirements Minimum Education Master’s Degree Current, unrestricted RN/APN license in the state of practice Specialization in Psychiatry or Mental Health Prescriptive authority with current and valid DEA and CDS registration Minimum Work Experience For the right candidate, we will consider a new graduate Required Skills Excellent critical thinking and assessment skills Ability to make independent decisions Assertive, empathetic, and able to provide care objectively Strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills Basic computer skills Ability to function independently and as part of a team Ability to command the respect and confidence of inmates and staff; philosophically committed to the objectives of the facility Maintains an active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Functional Demands Ability to pass all required health and other screening tests On‑call duty may be required (available to work on short notice) as per site requirement Organizational Expectations Provides a positive and professional representation of CFG Health Keeps patient information confidential and respects patient’s right to privacy Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation, and prevention Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice Adheres to infection control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities Completes required orientation and trainings as directed by facility Follows facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment Follows facility and CFG Health occurrence protocol Adheres to PREA regulations Punctual and dependable for assigned/confirmed shifts Maintains security clearance for the assigned facility Position Responsibilities Performs and documents psychiatric evaluations on inmate patients consistent with NCCHC standards of care, NJ 10‑A, ACA, and PBNDS as appropriate Assesses patients’ mental and physical status based on presenting symptoms and complaints Conducts individual and/or group psychotherapy for those with acute or chronic mental disorders Constructs treatment plans for inmate patients incorporating relapse prevention risk management strategies Writes prescriptions for psychotropic medications as allowed by state regulations and CFG formulary guidelines Monitors patients’ medication Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to develop, implement, or evaluate treatment plans Documents patients’ medical and psychological histories, physical assessment results, discharge summaries, and transfer orders Maintains effective working relationships with health care professionals and others Physical Demands May regularly be required to stand, sit, walk, reach, bend, kneel, crouch, or stretch for prolonged periods Ability to communicate and understand written and verbal communication Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds Qualifications Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with a psychiatric/mental health focus Current and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Advanced Practice Nurse license in the applicable state National certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Experience providing direct patient care as a Nurse Practitioner Current prescriptive authority, including DEA registration as required Previous experience in correctional healthcare, behavioral health, or a comparable clinical setting preferred Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification; ACLS preferred if required by facility Ability to meet all credentialing, background, and security clearance requirements for a correctional facility #J-18808-Ljbffr