P/T NURSE PRACTITIONER, PSYCHIATRIC

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GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

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Summary:
The Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric evaluates and treats inmates, detainees, or residents (I/D/R) demonstrating signs or symptoms of psychiatric or behavioral health disorders. Supervises nursing staff providing mental health services. Works closely within a multidisciplinary treatment team to provide quality mental healthcare.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric evaluates patients referred for assessment due to symptoms of behavioral health disorder(s).
• The Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric provides appropriate medication management services for any patient requiring psychiatric intervention.
• Refers patients for psychotherapy, counseling, or inpatient care, as necessary.
• The Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric completes suicide risk assessment as appropriate.
• Provides emergency psychiatric care as required.
• The Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric consults with psychiatrist as appropriate and receives clinical supervision whenever required by licensing board in the state where the facility is located.
• Reviews and adjusts as necessary all maintenance medications based on clinical judgment and as required by policy.
• The Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric prescribes medications according to established formulary and follows protocol for requesting nonformulary medication only when determined that existing formulary medications would be ineffective in treating the patient.
• Demonstrates an awareness of drug seeking behavior and prescribes medication only when clinically appropriate to treat an identified mental illness as listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-Fifth Edition
• The Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric does not prescribe for insomnia but first refers patients to a psychologist, social worker, or mental health counselor to utilize cognitive-behavioral interventions for the treatment of insomnia when appropriate.
• Collaborates with counselors, social workers, psychologists, or other treatment team members to coordinate patient care.
• The Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric schedules appropriate follow-up with patients consistent with policy and client requirements.
• Provides in-service education for medical and correctional staff as requested. The Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric documents all services provided in the patient's medical file.
• Participates in review of the quality of care provided.
• Performs routine medical examinations on inmates or detainees under established guidelines.
• Diagnoses and treats acute and chronic conditions.
• Provides medical treatment and services consistent with the provision of basic health care services in conjunction with a physician.
• Formulates comprehensive plans and prognosis based on the patient's health conditions.
• Prescribes medication dosages, routes, and frequencies based on patients' characteristics such as age and gender.
• Diagnoses or treats chronic health care problems such as high blood pressure and diabetes
• Supervises the nurses, coordinates patient care, and supports staff activities.
• Maintains complete and detailed records of patients' health care plans and prognoses.
• Will be on-call when needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master's Degree from an accredited Nursing Program.
• An unrestricted license to practice as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)-PMH in the state in which the facility is located.
• ANCC or ANA certification as an APRN-PMH.
• Two (2) years of clinical experience as a psychiatric provider and clinical services.
• Copy of professional license to remain on file at the Facility where services are rendered at all times.
• Must have a valid DEA number and unrestricted DEA license.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.
• Ability to utilize an electronic health record and to complete documentation in a timely manner.
• Ability to pass any required background check.
• Complete credentialing process prior to the treatment of any patients.

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