Overview We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join our healthcare team at the Walton County Jail located in Monroe, GA. As a vital member of our medical staff, you will provide high-quality patient care in a correctional setting. Your expertise will play a crucial role in assessing patient needs, implementing care plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal health outcomes.
Responsibilities:- Provide psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning of patients in the medical unit, housing units, and/or via telepsychiatry to evaluate current/past mental health issues.
- Responds to mental health emergencies throughout the facility.
- Collaborates with the Mental Health Clinician regarding patient status and treatment.
- Manages psychiatric medication for patients utilizing MedHealth formulary. When non-formulary medications are required, the psychiatric practitioner will follow established protocols for obtaining such medications.
- Delivers care in accordance with established MedHealth Policies and Procedures.
- Thoroughly documents all patient encounters in electronic or paper medical record in accordance with MedHealth Policies and Procedures, and within state, local, federal guidelines.
- Communicates the need for special housing to appropriate medical and security personnel.
- Follows all County Policies and Procedures with regard to security and patient contact.
- Collaborates with Health Service Administrator, Medical Director, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, and Security Personnel regarding patients as needed.
- Attends mandatory monthly staff meetings and quarterly Pharmaceutical & Therapeutic meetings via phone or in person.
- Other duties as necessary.
Qualifications:- Must have an active, unrestricted APRN license in the state of Georgia
- Must have at least one (1) year of experience
- Correctional experience preferred
- Must have a valid DEA
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers through American Red Cross or American Heart Association
- Must have prescribing authority in Georgia
Shift Details:- On-call hours (additional pay)
For more information, visit our website at https://mymedhealth.care/.
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