Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner

Correctional Psychiatric-Mental Health Advanced Practice Nurse (PMHNP / CNS)
Location: Grafton, OH
Shift: Day Shift (Flexible start/end times)
Duration: 3 Months (May be extended)
Hours: 40 hours per week

Job Summary
Seeking an experienced Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) licensed in Ohio to provide on-site mental health services in a correctional facility.
The role involves providing comprehensive psychiatric care to an adult male population, including assessment, diagnosis, medication management, and treatment planning. No night, weekend, or holiday coverage is required.
An on-site interview is required.

Key Responsibilities
Provide direct psychiatric and mental health care (in-person or via telehealth when needed)
Conduct psychiatric evaluations and mental health assessments
Diagnose mental health conditions and determine need for psychotropic medications
Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications within formulary guidelines
Order, interpret, and analyze laboratory tests
Provide care for individuals in crisis situations
Collaborate with medical and mental health teams for integrated care
Document all clinical encounters and medication management in health records
Participate in treatment planning and multidisciplinary team meetings
Provide supervision and consultation to nursing and mental health staff
Receive supervision from collaborating physician
Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities
Maintain clinical competency and professional standards


Qualifications
Master s Degree in Nursing or related field
Active Ohio RN and APRN license
Psychiatric-Mental Health certification (ANCC preferred)
DEA certification (required)
BLS/CPR certification (Healthcare provider level)
Minimum relevant psychiatric/mental health experience
Strong documentation and communication skills


Required Submission Documents
Updated Resume (with education, graduation year/location, and complete work history)
Cover Letter
RTR (Right to Represent)
Active Ohio Medical/Nursing License
Board Certification (or Board Eligibility proof if applicable)
ANCC Certification (if applicable)
DEA Certificate
BLS/CPR Certification (Healthcare provider level)
Passport or Naturalization proof (if born outside the U.S.)

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