Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

NaphCare, Inc.

East Port Orchard, WA

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time, Employee

SKILLS

Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR Certification, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Correctional Health, Cross-Functional, Dental Insurance, Emergency Response, Facebook, Facilities Planning, Federal Laws and Regulations, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Identify Issues, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, LinkedIn, Maintain Compliance, Medical Diagnosis, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Medications, Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Practitioner Psychiatry, Patient Assessment, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulatory Requirements, Social Work, State Laws and Regulations, Treatment Plan, Vision Plan, Writing Skills

LOCATION

East Port Orchard, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Location

US-WA-Port Orchard

ID

2026-27151

Category

Mental Health

Position Type

PRN

Overview

NaphCare is hiring a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our team of medical professionals in the Kitsap County Jail in Port Orchard, WA.

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 disorders
Medication management including prescribing, adjusting and discontinuing medication as needed
Maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient records, including assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes
Responding to psychiatric emergencies, providing immediate interventions and safety protocols within the facility
Coordinate, lead and participate in educational training activities related to mental health care
Ensuring compliance with State and Federal mandates and regulations, including court mandates and standards
Collaborating 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' needs

Qualifications

Experience / Requirements / Qualifications

Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)in WA
Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) and Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in WA
A current DEA registration in State

Must possess an active BLS/CPR Certification (AHA preferred)

Experience with underserved and marginalized populations, including those with mental health and substance use disorders
Strong communication skills and ability to communicate with diverse individuals, including other medical professionals and correctional staff
Must possess strong written communication and verbal skills and have strong computer skills.
Strong assessment and diagnostic skills
Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards

Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
Display integrity, professionalism and be able to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
Must pass the facility's criminal background check and drug screening

Physical 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) services
401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
Tuition Assistance
Referral bonuses
Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
Generous paid time off & paid holidays
Free continuing education and CMEs

NaphCare 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 would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare, apply directly to the position to initiate the application process, and I'll be in touch.

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