Telehealth Nurse Practitioner (APP) - KY P/T

About MindCare Solutions MindCare Solutions is a premier provider of behavioral health services, supporting hospitals, emergency departments, inpatient behavioral health units, long-term care centers, correctional settings and various other clinical settings.

We partner with healthcare organizations to deliver top-tier, end-to-end behavioral health solutions, integrating evidence-based care pathways, advanced technology, and exceptional providers. Our organization is committed to enhancing mental health care accessibility and efficacy through innovative solutions and strong partnerships, ensuring that high-quality, patient-centered care is delivered to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

Nurse Practitioner (APP)

Location: Kentucky Setting: Correctional Employment Type: Part-Time / PRN (2-4 hours per week)

Position Overview

MindCare Solutions is seeking a qualified Nurse Practitioner (APP) to provide comprehensive medical services within a Kentucky correctional facility. The APP will provide evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of patients while working collaboratively with nursing staff, physicians, and the multidisciplinary care team.

Responsibilities

- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including medical evaluations as appropriate. - Diagnose and develop individualized treatment plans. - Provide ongoing management of acute and chronic medical and behavioral health conditions. - Prescribe and manage medications within the scope of licensure and facility protocols. - Respond to urgent and emergent patient needs. - Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as clinically appropriate. - Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, behavioral health providers, and other members of the healthcare team. - Provide patient education regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, and preventative care. - Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation. - Participate in multidisciplinary case reviews and care coordination. - Follow all applicable correctional facility policies, clinical standards, and regulatory requirements. - Provide care in a professional, trauma-informed, and patient-centered manner within the correctional environment.

Qualifications

- Current, unrestricted Kentucky Nurse Practitioner/APRN license. - National board certification as a Nurse Practitioner in the applicable specialty. - Active DEA registration, if required for the position. - Experience in correctional, behavioral health, primary care, emergency, or other high-acuity settings preferred. - Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills. - Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team. - Must successfully complete required background screening, credentialing, and facility clearance requirements.