PMHNP- Mental Health

In coordination with the physician, the Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, at Polk County, Bartow, FL is responsible for providing medical services to inmates of the Department of Corrections consistent with community standards of care.

Advanced clinical assessment skills, including psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment planning
Ability to deliver patient-centered mental health care in accordance with community standards and correctional healthcare regulations
Proficiency in ordering, interpreting, and acting upon diagnostic tests and clinical data
Strong documentation skills, including accurate and timely electronic health record (EHR) entries
Effective communication and collaboration skills when working with physicians, nurses, mental health professionals, and custody staff
Ability to educate patients on diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and ongoing care
High level of professionalism, discretion, and adherence to ethical and legal standards, including HIPAA and PREA compliance

~ Performance Expectations:
Performs and documents patient evaluation, including taking the patient's history and conducting a physical examination
Writes orders for medical medications and treatments, under guidelines of licensure
Maintains and follows patient care protocols
Works with members of the healthcare team in educating the patients of their medical care
Continually updates clinical knowledge and skills through consultation, formal and informal education and review of literature for the benefit of themselves as well as for the healthcare team
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
ACLS preferred if required by facility
Ability to meet all credentialing, background, and security clearance requirements for a correctional facility.
Ability to pass all required health and other screening tests.
May be required to work nights, weekend, and holidays
Provides a positive and professional representation of CFG Health Systems, LLC.
Adheres to infection control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
Participate in ongoing quality improvement activities.
Completes required orientation as directed by facility
Follows facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment
Follows facility and CFG Health Systems Occurrence Protocol
Punctual and dependent for assigned/confirmed shifts
Maintains security clearance for the assigned facility
Reports to work site at designated time

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. It is not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills and responsibilities required of personnel as classified.