Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Job Title: Part time- Advanced Practice Nurse Psychiatric-Mental Health
Location: Dayton OH 45417
Duration: 3 months to long term
Shift: Standard (M-F)
Hours/Week: 10 Hours/Week

SUMMARY:
Searching for an experienced psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist licensed to work in Ohio to provide on-site services to the female population at this correctional facility. The schedule will be part-time (10 hours per week), and there is some flexibility in shift start/end times based on operational needs. No night, weekend, or holiday coverage is needed. The assignment is projected to last approximately 3 months but may be extended based on continued need and mutual good fit. An on-site interview will be required.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Provides direct psychiatric/mental health care, which may be done in person or via videoconferencing at any institution as the need arises (e.g., conducts mental health and psychopharmacological assessments, formulates mental health diagnoses and provides psychotropic medication management consistent with formulary, orders lab tests, may include care for offenders in crisis)
• Performs mental health evaluations for purposes of formulating diagnoses and determining whether psychotropic medication is indicated for treatment of condition
• Prescribes medication as needed
• Orders, interprets and analyzes laboratory reports and findings
• Collaborates with medical services staff to ensure integrated care
• Documents all clinical encounters and medication management appointments in the health record in accordance with ODRC policy and protocols
• Participates in treatment planning, treatment team meetings pertaining to his/her caseload patients
• Provides clinical supervision and consultation for registered nurses and other mental health staff on issues pertaining to psychotropic medication management and other clinical issues
• Receives clinical supervision from collaborating physician on a regular basis

REQUIREMENT:

• BLS/CPR certification
• Ohio Medical License
• Copy of Board Certification
• Drug Enforcement Administration certification