Registered Nurse - Mental Health

Company: Corizon Health
Location: Topeka
Posted on: January 17, 2020

Job Description:

Correctional healthcare is not just a job. It's a calling.
By choosing a career with Corizon Health you are choosing the opportunity to truly make a difference in the health, well-being and future of the patients you serve. We take pride in being a pioneer provider of correctional healthcare. If you are interested in helping us continue our legacy of innovation and clinical expertise, we encourage you to connect with us today.

Below is a list of your responsibilities as a full time Registered Nurse (RN), Mental Health
with Corizon Health at
Shawnee County Department of Corrections located in Topeka,
Kansas:
Provide consultations and assessments to manage and stabilize emergent problems. Provide mental health evaluations, assessments and follow-up care. Provide consultation and follow-up to mental health staff to ascertain the need for psychotropic medication. Participate in collaborative consultation with mental health staff regarding patient diagnosis and treatment. Review treatment plans for patients housed on mental observation units and patients receiving medication. Participate in various treatment modalities as required by the mental health service. Participate in case conferences and treatment planning for patients receiving and being considered for mental health treatment. Participate in mental health and medical rounds as assigned. Evaluate patients for hospitalization and monitors patient through contact with the hospital psychiatry staff. Conduct group sessions on mental health observation units including medication compliance groups. Perform other duties as assigned by Supervising Psychiatrist.
Corizon Benefits
Corizon Health offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, a generous PTO plan, 401k with matching funds, tuition assistance, continuing education reimbursement, and more!
Registered Nurse licensure in the state of employment or compact state, license must be in good standing.CPR certification.Knowledge of specific state laws and regulations governing practice.Satisfactory completion of initial and annual clinical competencies to demonstrate clinical aptitude.
A background check, security clearance and drug screening are required for this role.
Corizon Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, Vietnam era veteran, or disabled Veteran status. EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans. Corizon Health.Category: Healthcare, Keywords: Registered Nurse (RN)

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