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New Search| Job Category: | Medical - Healthcare |
| Reference #: | Req #: 46358 |
| Job Title: | DC-Nurse Practitioner |
| Hiring Organization: | Arizona Department of Corrections |
| Salary Range: | $69,000-$117,000 |
| Closing Date: | 2009-12-03 |
| Job Location: | Arizona |
| Description: | PROGRAM SERVICES HEALTH SERVICES/MENTAL HEALTH ARIZONA STATE PRISON COMPLEX-LEWIS BUCKEYE, ARIZONA POSITION #: ADC00F974AHO UNCOVERED POSITION: THIS POSITION IS NOT SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE PERSONNEL RULES OF ARIZONA STATE SERVICE. This position will be responsible for identifying and evaluating mental health issues to inmates housed at an institution; obtaining psychiatric history and conducting mental status examinations appropriate to the patient's concerns; treating existing psychiatric problems and recommending treatment; making diagnoses and developing medication regimens; ordering x-ray and labs; responding to emergencies and treating urgent psychiatric problems; documenting changes in treatment; reviewing medical records with medical provider and psychiatric staff as needed; discussing issues and problems with the mental health team; participating in staff meetings and treatment team meetings; completing written responses to inmate grievances, letters, and lawsuits; and performing other duties appropriate to the assignment. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs): KNOWLEDGE: Of the nature and cause of mental illness; evaluation and measurement instruments and techniques; pharmacology with an emphasis on psychotropic medications; emergency care; current medications and treatment regimens for psychiatric disorders; interpersonal relations and written and verbal communication. SKILL: In time management; organization; decision making; problem solving; conflict resolution; providing appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic services to patients with both acute and chronic psychiatric conditions; making appropriate referrals to specialists or hospitals; working within a multidisciplinary mental health treatment team; developing individual treatment plans. ABILITY: To work in a prison environment; establish solid working relationships; adapt to changing priorities; use personal computers and associated software; learn and adhere to policies and procedures. SPECIAL SELECTION FACTOR: Must possess a current license and/or certification as a Mental Health/Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in the State of Arizona. Applicant must provide license number on resume and a copy of the license at time of interview. PREFERRED CANDIDATE: Will possess experience providing psychiatric care; evaluating mental health issues; and/or previous experience with the Arizona Department of Corrections. Employment is contingent on the successful applicant passing a background investigation, and a pre-employment drug test. Positions in this classification participate in the Correctional Officer Retirement Plan (CORP). Comprehensive benefits package includes 12 days sick leave, 21 days vacation, and 10 holidays per year; health and dental insurance; retirement plan; life insurance; and long-term disability insurance. Optional employee benefits for short-term disability, deferred compensation, and supplemental life insurance. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting the Employment Unit Manager at (602) 771-2100. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Arizona State Government is an AA/EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer. |
| Special Instructions: | Apply at www.azstatejobs.gov |
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Evelyn Garcia Employment Recruiter 1831 W. Jefferson Ave Phoenix , Arizona United States 602-771-2100 Click to email |
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