Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PRN) in Dedham, Massachusetts at Correctional Psychiatric Services PC

About Us:

For over 32 years, CPS Healthcare has been more than a healthcare provider—we’ve been a trusted partner to the communities and correctional facilities we serve. As a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), we bring both expertise and heart to every patient interaction, knowing that thoughtful care can change lives. Every day, our team works side by side to provide compassionate, evidence-based medical and behavioral health services that make a real difference for those who need it most.

Job Description:

Nurse Practitioner-Psychiatry and Mental Health [NP-PMH] will work with the Correctional Psychiatric Service [CPS] site Medical Director and Medical and Mental Health CPS Team in the day-to-day care and management of detainees. This shall be within the scope of NP-PMH practice guidelines and in accordance with CPS policies and procedures, OSHA regulations and the ACA/NCCHC standards.

Schedule:

Per diem position with a flexible schedule, including availability for days, evenings, and weekends; 12 hours per week.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and treat Mental Health Referrals requests and prescribe medications per guidelines set forth by the State Board of Medicine [and/or State Board of Nursing] following the CPS formulary and approval by the NP-PMH primary supervisor.
• Report and provide care to detainees as mutually agreed upon with the CPS Site Medical Director and Health Service Administrator.
• Initiate laboratory/diagnostic studies deemed appropriate to manage detainees care when indicated.
• Follow up abnormal laboratory findings and record this information in the patient's chart. Communicate to the CPS Medical Director for follow-up as deemed necessary.
• Document detainee encounters in identified format in progress notes, accurately and on a timely basis.
• Consult CPS Site Medical Director for purpose of sharing information or for additional guidelines in patient management.
• Inform the CPS Site Medical Director, and Health Unit Supervisor of any significant changes in an inmates mental status.
• Act as a resource for crisis intervention and preventive mental maintenance strategies and other patient education endeavors.
• Assist the Quality Improvement Committee, Medical Director and Health Service Administrator in obtaining or maintaining accreditation at facility.
• Work with CPS and CPS defense counsel in defending any claims or causes of action against CPS.
• Provide other professional services as requested by the CPS Site Medical Director.
• Follow all security rules and regulations.
• Supervise clinical activities related to the provision of psychiatric services and ancillary medical personnel while on duty.
• Evaluate all patients referred for presence or absence of mental illness.
• Treat all patients requiring psychiatric intervention.
• Review and adjust as necessary all maintenance medications following established protocols.
• Provide emergency psychiatric care as required.
• Provide in-service educations for medical and correctional staff as required.
• Document all services provided in the patient's medical record.
• On call as assigned.
• Review suicidal/mental health procedures and conditions.
• Participate in review of quality of care and conditions.
• Participate in review of quality of care provided.
• Work with Mental Health Director and Staff Psychologists and/or other mental health care providers at the facilities.
• It is an essential part of the job that CPS can ask the employee to work beyond his/her regularly scheduled hours.
• Follow all security rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS [Nurse Practitioner]:

• Graduate of accredited Nurse Practitioner program with specialty training in psychiatric prescribing.
• Master's in nursing degree.
• Maintain a valid DEA number.
• Maintain current CPR and ACLS certification.
• One year of clinical experience.

Thank you for your interest in CPS Healthcare! We look forward to connecting with you to learn more about your goals and explore this opportunity together. You can reach us at recruitment@cpsmh.org.