Returning Candidate? Log back in! Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA) Location US-CO-Grand Junction ID 2024-16989 Category Mental Health Position Type PRN Overview

NaphCare is hiring PRN Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners or Psychiatric Physician Assistants just like you to join our team at the Mesa County Jail located in Grand Junction, CO 81501.

 

 

NaphCare is a family owned, healthcare technology company that has been delivering high quality healthcare to correctional facilities across the nation for over 35 years.  Come join our team of over 5000 employees and growing!  NaphCare pays well, offers outstanding benefits, and has an incredibly engaged corporate support team to make sure you have what you need to be truly excellent at what you do. 

 

NaphCare partners with correctional facilities to provide proactive, patient-focused healthcare.  

 

 

With NaphCare, you'll play a critical role in our continuing mission to be the leading provider of quality healthcare in the correctional industry.  If you want a career that will make a difference, choose the company that is different.

 

We support your growth and internal promotion.  Once hired, we encourage our employees to continue to seek opportunities for advancement and leadership.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities for Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Physician:

Provide direct and indirect basic medical care to meet the physiological, psychological, and emotional needs of the patient within the framework established by the correctional systemObtain history and perform mental health examination to determine patient health status and communicate all findingsRespond to and initiate care for mental health emergencies throughout the facilitySchedule and perform laboratory and diagnostic proceduresFormulate a working diagnosis, develop and implement a treatment plan, and evaluate/modify therapeutic regimens to promote positive patient outcomesMaintain overall mental health responsibility for the management of mental health/clinical issues of each patient, including those services provided by consultants and outside resources Track and understand the healthcare activities undergone by each patient for whom NaphCare had responsibility Qualifications

Qualifications for Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Physician:

Current, unrestricted license as a Nurse Practitioner with Psychiatric certification in COOR a Physician Assistant with a minimum of 1 year of relevant Psychiatric work experienceCurrent DEA registrationValid CPR

We know you may have questions before applying.  To speak to a recruiter directly, email your questions and/or resume to hiring@naphcare.com with the position and location you’re interested in.

 

*New grads are encouraged to apply - we'll train you in the exciting field of correctional healthcare!*

 

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

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