Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Company: Naphcare Inc. At The Black Hawk County Jail
Location: Waterloo
Posted on: June 3, 2025

Job Description:

Overview:NaphCare is hiring a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at the Black Hawk County Jail in Waterloo, IA where we manage all aspects of healthcare. Work for a family owned business where nurses thrive!As a Correctional Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, you will work under the supervision of a psychiatrist, alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals, to provide mental health assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans for the facility residents. Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority and the days are never dull, you will have a variety of duties to keep you engaged. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex mental health needs.Responsibilities:The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnosing mental health conditions to facility residents that protects the rights, dignity, and health of our unique patient population. Additional responsibilities may include and not be limited to:Assessing, diagnosing and treating patients with psychiatric disordersMedication management including prescribing, adjusting and discontinuing medication as neededMaintaining accurate and comprehensive patient records, including assessments, treatment plans, and progress notesResponding to psychiatric emergencies, providing immediate interventions and safety protocols within the facilityCoordinate, lead and participate in educational training activities related to mental health careEnsuring compliance with State and Federal mandates and regulations, including court mandates and standardsCollaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including correctional staff, psychologists, social workers and other medical professionals to develop and implement treatment plans and ensuring staff are responsive to patients needsQualifications:Education / Licenses / CertificationsBoard certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) in IACurrent and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) and Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in IAA current DEA registration in IAHave a valid CPR cardExperience / Requirements / Qualifications / SkillsExperience with underserved and marginalized populations, including those with mental health and substance use disordersStrong communication skills and ability to communicate with diverse individuals, including other medical professionals and correctional staffMust possess strong written communication and verbal skills and have strong computer skills.Strong assessment and diagnostic skillsKnowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and industry standardsAble to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential informationDisplay integrity, professionalism and be able to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirementsMust pass the facilitys criminal background check and drug screeningPhysical Capabilities:Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.Why Join NaphCare?NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company.NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one!Lowest Cost Benefits!Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!Tuition AssistanceReferral bonusesTerm life insurance at no cost to the employeeGenerous paid time off & paid holidaysFree continuing education and CMEsNaphCare has a partnership with NetCE that provides CEU/CME for our staff. NetCE uses a rigorous peer review process to ensure that all activities and content are up-to-date. This service streamlines continuing education for all NaphCare Employees to meet state specific requirements for maintaining licensing.If you want a career where you can truly make a difference, apply now! If you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare, please first apply directly to the position then send your resume to candace.brom@naphcare.com and Ill be in touch.Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteranFollow Us: Instagram - Facebook - LinkedIn - Advancing Correctional Healthcare - NaphCare#NCMHLWork Location: In personby Jobble

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