Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner PRN

Job Details:

Job Location:

Roanoke City Jail - Roanoke, VA, Position Type: MEDIKO Employee - PRN/as needed, Salary Range:
Undisclosed,

Job Shift: Other/Varied, MEDIKO:

Mission driven & committed to delivering high-quality medical care to the communities we serve.

Our dedicated Healthcare Professionals find meaning, support and new opportunities to learn and grow their skills every day. It’s what sets us apart from other healthcare industries and drives our success in the correctional healthcare space.

Whether you are just graduating from nursing school or bringing years of experience to your new position at MEDIKO,you will benefit from our competitive compensation, commitment to safety and exposure to the diverse healthcare needs of the clients we serve.

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) provides high-quality, evidence-based psychiatric care to incarcerated individuals, including mental health assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, and psychotropic medication management. Working within a correctional healthcare setting, the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) collaborates with an interdisciplinary care team to ensure comprehensive mental health treatment and continuity of care. This role plays a critical part in addressing the unique mental health needs of the incarcerated population while ensuring compliance with facility protocols, legal regulations, and ethical standards.

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, evaluations, and risk screenings to diagnose mental health conditions and determine appropriate levels of care.
• Develop, implement, and manage individualized treatment plans for patients with mental health and co-occurring disorders.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications in accordance with evidence-based guidelines, clinical protocols, and collaborative care practices.
• Monitor patient response to psychiatric medications and adjust treatment regimens as clinically indicated.
• Provide crisis intervention and support for patients experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms, including suicidal ideation or self-injurious behaviors.
• Collaborate closely with behavioral health staff, medical providers, and custody to support integrated care and ensure safety, continuity, and quality of services.
• Participate in mental health multidisciplinary team meetings, treatment planning conferences, and case reviews.
• Document all patient encounters, assessments, treatments, and progress notes accurately and timely in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) per regulatory and facility standards.
• Maintain strict adherence to confidentiality requirements, HIPAA regulations, and ethical principles in psychiatric care.
• Educate patients on their mental health diagnoses, treatment options, and medication adherence; promote patient engagement in their own care.
• Support professional development of nursing and mental health staff by providing consultation, mentorship, and clinical guidance on psychiatric conditions and care approaches.
• Provide on-call psychiatric coverage as assigned to meet facility and patient care needs, including after-hours support when necessary.
• Promote a trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and culturally competent approach to mental health care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to psychiatric care, mental health documentation, and outcomes monitoring.
• Maintain professional licensure and certifications and participate in continuing education to remain current in psychiatric and correctional healthcare practices.
• Follow all facility policies regarding safety, infection control, security, and emergency response.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• A current, valid, and unrestricted state license, certification, and/or credential authorizing practice in the applicable clinical role (e.g., MD, DO, DDS, DMD, NP, PA, RN, LPN, LMHP, etc.) is required.
• A High School diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with a concentration or certification in Psychiatric-Mental Health (PMHNP) is required.
• A current, valid DEA registration with authority to prescribe controlled substances, including psychotropic medications, is required.
• Board certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) by a nationally recognized certifying body (e.g., ANCC) is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of clinical experience as an NP, with at least 2 years focused on psychiatric or behavioral health care;…