Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry
Orange County, FL
Orlando, FL
Sign-On Bonus

Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric - Corrections

Overview At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals. ThePsychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse at the Orange County Correctional Facility provides general medical care and treatment to inmates of Orange County Corrections within the scope of their license and under the supervision of a licensed physician. Job Description Minimum Qualifications Psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Must possess and maintain State of Florida licensure as a Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner. Preferences Prior experience in a Correctional setting General Functions Provides general medical care and treatment to inmates of Orange County Corrections within the scope of their license and under the supervision of a licensed physician. Representative Duties/Assignments - may vary Psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse * Conducts psychiatric assessments to include mental status examinations. * Monitors medication therapies and prescribes medication changes as necessary in accordance with established protocols. * Conducts assessments to detect the presence of movement disorders and other side effects of medication therapy and prescribes treatment as indicated in accordance with established protocols. * Initiates laboratory monitoring associated with psychiatric treatments and interprets and evaluates results. * Conducts physical examinations in response to inmate complaints, establishes preliminary diagnosis and prescribes treatment or refers to the physician in accordance with established protocols. * Conducts individual and group psychotherapy as indicated. * Participates with other members of the multi-disciplinary treatment team in assessment and developing individualized treatment plan specific for the inmate. * Performs other duties as assigned. Application Deadline Open Date: 10/05/2024 Close Date: 10/19/2024 This posting is subject to close without prior notice. Salary Information Open Date: 10/05/2024 Close Date: 10/19/2024 This posting is subject to close without prior notice. Benefits * 10 paid holidays including 2 floating holidays annually. * 18 days paid time off per year. * Longevity bonus based on years of service. * 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually. * Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance. * Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one. * Participation in the Florida Retirement System. * Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc. * Free access to Orlando Magic gyms for the whole family, free access to County Wellworks gyms. * Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse. * Tuition reimbursement program. * Earn service time to forgive student loans. For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx Veterans Preference If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder. Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception. Educational Requirements If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense. #LI-OC1 #INDHP Address Orange County Correctional Facility located in Orlando, Florida Notes Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete the pre-employment drug, physical and background check.