Nurse Practitioner - Ada County Treatment Center

Ada County is a great place to work! We have more than 2000 employees dedicated to enhancing our community’s quality of life. Our Trial Court Administration team is growing, and this is an excellent opportunity to be a part of taking this team to the next level.

We offer a competitive Total Rewards package that increases your base salary by approximately 40%, including:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous vacation and sick leave starting on day one
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Participation in one of the nation’s best state retirement systems, with 11.96% employer contribution
• 457(b) deferred compensation plan with up to 3% county match, plus a 401(k)
• Paid parental leave, life insurance, and robust wellness programs
• Ongoing training opportunities and career pathing

POSITION GENERAL SUMMARY:

Provides direct and indirect basic medical care to meet physiological, psychosocial and emotional needs of adult and juvenile clients/patients involved in the adult and juvenile criminal justice systems. This position is located in the Ada County Treatment Center. The employee works under the direction of the Treatment Court Manager.

Essential Functions

• Assesses patients in a variety of settings;
• Identifies patient health problems and prescribes treatment under direction of a physician;
• Performs or schedules laboratory and diagnostic procedures to determine health status Responds to and initiates care for medical emergencies throughout the facility;
• Prescribe psychotropic medications in accordance with scope of practice and applicable federal and state regulations;
• Implements medical care utilizing therapeutic regimens approved by the physician;
• Identifies the educational components of treatment regimens and provides patient education;
• Evaluates and documents patient progress and response to medical interventions;
• Makes appropriate, timely referrals and initiates treatments based on institutional policies and procedures, and physician direction;
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, primary care providers, social workers, psychologists, and case managers to ensure coordinated care;
• Collaborates with judges, and the broader treatment court teams regularly;
• Provide education to patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, side effects, and expected outcomes;
• Document all encounters and clinical activities in the electronic health record in a timely and accurate manner;
• Participate in team meetings, case consultations, and interdisciplinary treatment planning;
• Assist in the development of policies, protocols, and best practices related to psychiatric prescribing and behavioral health treatment;
• Maintain current licensure, continuing education, and compliance with professional standards;
• Delegates to and supervises other team members as appropriate;
• Adheres to Universal Precautions and other appropriate infection control practices; and
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college/university nurse practitioner program with current certification/licensure in the State of Idaho;
• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited program;
• Current licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the state;
• Certification in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) through ANCC or similar national board;
• Authorization to prescribe medications, including controlled substances (DEA licensure and state prescriptive authority);
• At least two years of experience in psychiatric or behavioral health settings, preferably in a public or community health environment;
• Strong knowledge of psychopharmacology, DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, and integrated treatment approaches;
• Knowledge of public health systems, Medicaid/Medicare documentations, and behavioral health regulations;
• Knowledge and familiarity with trauma-informed care and culturally responsive practices;
• Knowledge of professional medical principles, procedures and practices;
• Knowledge of standard medical equipment and supplies ;
• Knowledge of laws regulating narcotics, medications and patients' rights of consent;
• Ability to maintain clinical area in clean, neat and safe manner;
• Ability to deal with and respond effectively to stressful situations in a stressful environment;
• Ability to exercise tact, diplomacy and patience;
• Ability to maintain professional conduct and boundaries;
• Ability to observe and understand physical conditions and behavior;
• Ability to exercise sound judgment;
• Ability to initiate needed treatment;
• Ability to communicate findings in a comprehensive and organized fashion verbally and in writing;
• Ability to document health problems and plan of care appropriately;
• Ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, patients and physicians; and
• Ability to maintain confidential materials and medical records.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must maintain required annual licensure and credentialing requirements for nurse practitioners in the health care unit;
• This position has been designated safety sensitive and therefore the incumbent is subject to random drug testing.