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VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has an opening for a Full-Time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at New Century Adult Detention Center in New Century, Kansas!
At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, ethical individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.
PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDED BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
Holiday Pay: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account
Life Insurance
Short Term/Long Term Disability
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
401K & Plan Matching
PTO
Annual Incentive Bonus
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER SCHEDULE
Full-Time
Monday-Friday
PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER POSITION SUMMARY
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive psychiatric care to a diverse patient population. This role requires a compassionate, resilient, and highly skilled professional who can navigate unique challenges to deliver exceptional mental health support. They will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, psychologists, medical doctors, and correctional staff, to develop and implement individualized treatment plans that address the complex mental health needs of the patient population.
PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provides consultations and assessments to manage and stabilize emergent problems.
Provides consultation and follow-up to behavioral health staff to ascertain the need for psychotropic medication.
Reviews treatment plans for patients housed on behavioral health observation units and patients receiving medication.
Participates in case conferences and treatment planning for patients receiving and being considered for
behavioral health treatment.
Provides behavioral health evaluations, assessments, and follow-up care.
Participates in collaborative consultation with behavioral health staff regarding patient diagnosis and treatment.
Participates in various treatment modalities as required by the behavioral health service.
Participates in behavioral health and medical rounds as assigned.
Assigns tasks to team members as needed.
Conducts group sessions on behavioral health observation units including medication compliance groups.
Performs other duties as assigned by Supervising Psychiatrist.
Maintains all required credentials including CPR certification.
Attends training and meetings as required.
PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Must be a licensed Nurse Practitioner in the State of employment.
Must demonstrate clinical competence and leadership abilities such as decision-making, problem solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Minimum one year of clinical nursing practice in a behavioral health setting, correctional experience is preferred.
VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.
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VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has an opening for a Full-Time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at New Century Adult Detention Center in New Century, Kansas!
At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, ethical individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.
PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDED BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
Holiday Pay: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account
Life Insurance
Short Term/Long Term Disability
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
401K & Plan Matching
PTO
Annual Incentive Bonus
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER SCHEDULE
Full-Time
Monday-Friday
PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER POSITION SUMMARY
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive psychiatric care to a diverse patient population. This role requires a compassionate, resilient, and highly skilled professional who can navigate unique challenges to deliver exceptional mental health support. They will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, psychologists, medical doctors, and correctional staff, to develop and implement individualized treatment plans that address the complex mental health needs of the patient population.
PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provides consultations and assessments to manage and stabilize emergent problems.
Provides consultation and follow-up to behavioral health staff to ascertain the need for psychotropic medication.
Reviews treatment plans for patients housed on behavioral health observation units and patients receiving medication.
Participates in case conferences and treatment planning for patients receiving and being considered for
behavioral health treatment.
Provides behavioral health evaluations, assessments, and follow-up care.
Participates in collaborative consultation with behavioral health staff regarding patient diagnosis and treatment.
Participates in various treatment modalities as required by the behavioral health service.
Participates in behavioral health and medical rounds as assigned.
Assigns tasks to team members as needed.
Conducts group sessions on behavioral health observation units including medication compliance groups.
Performs other duties as assigned by Supervising Psychiatrist.
Maintains all required credentials including CPR certification.
Attends training and meetings as required.
PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Must be a licensed Nurse Practitioner in the State of employment.
Must demonstrate clinical competence and leadership abilities such as decision-making, problem solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Minimum one year of clinical nursing practice in a behavioral health setting, correctional experience is preferred.
VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.
#INDMN
#ZR
