Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner (Part Time)Location: Dayton OH 45417Duration: 06 Months to long termShift: Standard Shift (24 Hours/Week)Job Responsibilities:• The psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner will provide on-site services to the female population at this facility.• Schedule will be weekdays (no nights, weekends, or holidays) for 24 hours/week. There is some flexibility with hours based on needs of facility.• The assignment is projected to last approximately 6 months but may be extended based on continued need and mutual good fit.The following credentialing documents must be submitted: a comprehensive resume that includes education (with location and year of graduation), training, and complete work history; and Ohio license; healthcare-professional level BLS/CPR certification.• A Drug Enforcement Administration certification should also be submitted, if available, as it will be required for the assignment.• If an offer is extended, drug and TB test documents will need to be supplied by vendor for review by hiring manager at least 48 hours prior to start, or the start date may be postponed.Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Duties:• Provides direct psychiatric/mental health care, which may be done in person or via videoconferencing at any institution as the need arises (e.g., conducts mental health and psychopharmacological assessments, formulates mental health diagnoses and provides psychotropic medication management consistent with formulary, orders lab tests, may include care for offenders in crisis)• Performs mental health evaluations for purposes of formulating diagnoses and determining whether psychotropic medication is indicated for treatment of condition• Prescribes medication as needed• Orders, interprets and analyzes laboratory reports and findings• Collaborates with medical services staff to ensure integrated care• Documents all clinical encounters and medication management appointments in the health record in accordance with ODRC policy and protocols• Participates in treatment planning, treatment team meetings pertaining to his/her caseload patients• Provides clinical supervision and consultation for registered nurses and other mental health staff on issues pertaining to psychotropic medication management and other clinical issues• Receives clinical supervision from collaborating physician on a regular basis• Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement activities• Maintains clinical competency

Created: 2025-02-13