NaphCare has an excellent opportunity for a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse - PRN (per diem) to join our Montgomery County Corrections team! Our Psychiatric Mental Health Nurses work under the direct supervision of the Health Services Administrator (HSA), Director of Nursing (DON), and Psychiatric Provider(s). Our Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurses are responsible for providing nursing care within the scope of the State Board of Nursing Practice in the mental health unit of the facility.
- This RN will work per diem Nights from 7 PM - 7 AM.
Position Requirements
- Must be a Registered Nurse
- Current, unrestricted nursing license in the state of employment
- Valid CPR card
- Minimum of 1 year clinical experience in a mental health care setting, with correctional healthcare experience preferred
Performance Expectations
- Evaluate patients in a variety of settings, including the initial intake area, mental health care unit, emergency situations, housing units, medical housing areas, and segregation units
- Participate in educational and training activities related to mental health care for patients, security personnel, and healthcare staff
- Demonstrate knowledge of DSM-V criteria
- Respond to and initiate care for medical and mental health emergencies within the facility
- Perform and document all patient history and vital signs, mental health screenings and/or evaluations, assist with examinations and/or treatments, and report all changes in patients’ conditions
- Document in a thorough manner that relays a clear picture of the patient for the next healthcare professional who interacts with the patient
- Ensure orders are implemented in a timely manner; medications are administered; and all progress notes and critical incidents are documented according to company policies and procedures
- Assist with daily triage/sick call, minor procedures, and transcribe all therapeutic orders generated by the Psychiatric Provider(s) as requested
- Initiate and document prescribed protocol treatment in compliance with company policies and procedures
- When required, ensure an effective discharge summary plan and complete documentation within the patient’s health record
If you want a career that will make a difference, choose the company that is different. NaphCare professionals are important partners of the NaphCare family, working together to provide quality care in a rewarding work environment. NaphCare offers competitive benefits, including health, prescription, dental, Employment Assistance Program (EAP) services, vision and 401(k) plan . NaphCare offers term life insurance coverage at no cost to the employee and also provides PTO, paid holidays and an array of voluntary benefits. Employees enrolled in our health insurance program receive prescriptions free of charge when filled at our in-house pharmacy or mail order program. We care about making a difference in the lives of others.
Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran