Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric jobs in Nevada

Location: Las Vegas, NV

Facility: NV Clark Cty Det Ctr

Type: Full-Time

Shift: Day 10 hour

Recruiter: Kelly Cope

Email: KCope@Wellpath.us

Compensation Information: $125,424 - $139,360 / year

Why Wellpath

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.

If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to "Always Do The Right Thing!", and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.

About this role

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for a Restoration of Competency program works under the guidance of the Regional RTC Psychiatrist, providing assessment and medication prescriptions for up to 35 mentally-ill patients who are Incompetent to Stand Trial. They are licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners who must adhere to DSH Policy & Procedure manual to ensure compliance with regulations. Their role involves working closely with the RTC Psychiatrist to maintain the quality of care for patients in the program.

Additional Details

Shifts - Days 4x10s

What you bring to the table

Education

Education associated with licensure as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in the state of employment.

Experience

Prefer one year experience as a licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Licenses/Certifications

Licensure as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in state of employment

Current (and must maintain) lifesaving BLS certification through AHA

Compliance

Must obtain and maintain security clearance throughout the course of employment.

Must pass background investigation conducted by the Company and/or Facility as a requisite for initial and or continued employment.

May be required to undergo reasonable suspicion testing for being under the influence of controlled substances, including prescription, legal, and illegal substances, including marijuana.

Must undergo security training and orientation on Facility Safety Policies and Procedures.

Must follow county facility policies and procedures.

What you will do

Adhere strictly to Department of State Hospital (DSH) and company Policy & Procedure (P&P) Manual for performing duties as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.

Conduct weekly individual meetings with Residential Treatment Center ( RTC ) patients to assess medication compliance and changes in treatment, documenting all findings in the patient's health record.

Participate in Treatment Team meetings, providing clinical support and guidance as required and assist in coordination of IMO/ALJ processes including court testimony.

Work cooperatively with the Sheriff's Office team to foster supportive relationships between staff and Sheriff's Deputies/Officers.

Assist in job shadowing, orientation, and training of new employees, if required .

Our investment in you

• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved

• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture

• Excellent career growth opportunities

Join us and find a career that supports:

• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients

• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging

• Autonomy in a warm team environment

• Growth and training

Perks and Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:

• DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!

• Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching

• Company paid life insurance

• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)

• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts

• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans