Nurse Practitioner, Correctional Facility - Psychiatric

Company: California Prison Health Care System
Location: Vacaville
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

Department Name:California Correctional Health Care ServicesRegion:Northern CaliforniaTime Base/FT/PT:Full Time Limited TermClosing Date/FFD:Until FilledPsychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric$133,092 - $150,456 Annual RangeAre you looking to practice medicine and maintain a positive work-life balance? A career with California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) allows you to focus on providing quality care without the burdens of managing insurance paperwork or maintaining an unrealistic patient load. Here, in a supportive, collaborative environment, and in conjunction with one of our dedicated physicians, you will deliver primary care to our diverse patient population. In addition to applicable CA licensure, you must possess documentation of COVID-19 vaccination or medical/religious exemption.All psychiatric nurse practitioners with CCHCS must have current California RN licensure and Nurse Practitioner Furnishing certificate with board certification issued by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Family or Adult Nurse Practitioner, and certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.We currently have opportunities at California Medical Facility, located between San Francisco and Sacramento in family-friendly Vacaville. This city has a rich history, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, and enjoys a high level of community involvement. Or, use the work-life balance you'll find with CCHCS/CDCR and plan day trips to nearby Napa, Lake Tahoe, and Monterey.With the direction of a psychiatrist, you will: Provide evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment plans for patients, including those for suspected physical or neurological conditions Determine patients' need for psychiatric medication and crisis intervention Assess and monitor patients' continued use of prescribed psychotropic medicationsIn return for your efforts, CCHCS provides a competitive compensation package, including: 40-hour workweek - affords you true work-life balance Generous paid time off and holiday schedule Paid insurance, license, and DEA renewal Robust 401(k) and 457 savings plans (tax defer up to $41,000 - $54,000 per year)

Visa sponsorship opportunities Paid CEU with paid time off to attend And much moreThe California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued an Order on August 19, 2021 which requires workers working in a healthcare setting at all local and state correctional facilities and detention centers be vaccinated against COVID-19. Therefore, all workers identified under the CDPH Order are required to either be vaccinated or submit a medical or religious accommodation. While working through either of these interactive processes, staff shall wear an N95 mask and test twice-weekly (with at least 72 hours between each test) until they comply with the August 19, 2021 CDPH Order.Take the first step in joining this outstanding multi-disciplinary team and contact Hasanah Melochick, at or by email at ."CCHCS uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. For more information about E-Verify, please go to ."EOEEnable GingerCannot connect to Ginger Check your internet connectionor reload the browserDisable in this text fieldRephraseRephrase current sentenceEdit in Ginger Enable GingerCannot connect to Ginger Check your internet connectionor reload the browserDisable in this text fieldRephraseRephrase current sentenceEdit in Ginger Enable GingerCannot connect to Ginger Check your internet connectionor reload the browserDisable in this text fieldRephraseRephrase current sentenceEdit in Ginger Apply NowSave This Vacancy

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