Prison RMN - Cambridge

Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) to join our healthcare team in Cambridge. As an RMN in a prison healthcare setting, you will play a critical role in providing mental health care to incarcerated individuals, ensuring their well-being while adhering to the unique challenges of a correctional facility.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Mental Health Assessment and Care:

   • Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments of inmates, including screening for mental health disorders and risk assessments.
   • Develop and implement individualized care plans for inmates with mental health needs, providing therapy, counseling, and medication management as required.

2. Crisis Intervention:

   • Be prepared to respond to mental health crises within the prison, including assessing and de-escalating situations.
   • Coordinate with the healthcare team to ensure the delivery of timely and appropriate mental health care.

3. Collaboration and Consultation:

   • Collaborate with the prison's mental health team, including psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers, to develop and implement treatment plans.
   • Provide consultation to other healthcare staff on mental health matters as needed.

4. Documentation and Reporting:

   • Maintain detailed and accurate mental health records, documenting all patient interactions, assessments, and treatment plans.
   • Prepare and submit reports as required by prison healthcare policies and regulatory agencies.

5. Prison Security and Safety:

   • Comply with all prison security measures and safety protocols.
   • Maintain a professional and respectful demeanor when interacting with inmates and prison staff.

6. Infection Control:

   • Implement strict infection control measures to prevent the spread of diseases within the prison population.
   • Promote and educate inmates on proper hygiene and disease prevention.

Qualifications:

• Valid Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration as a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN).
• Previous experience working as an RMN, preferably in a mental health or correctional healthcare setting.
• Possession of prison clearance is mandatory.
• Strong clinical assessment and crisis intervention skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a secure and potentially challenging environment.
• Knowledge of mental health assessment tools, therapeutic interventions, and best practices in correctional mental healthcare.