Prison RMN - Livingston

Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and qualified Prison Mental Health Nurse to join our client's healthcare team in Livingston. As a Prison Mental Health Nurse, you will play a crucial role in providing mental health care and support to incarcerated individuals, contributing to their well-being and ensuring the delivery of essential mental health services within the correctional facility.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Mental Health Assessment and Care:

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

2. Crisis Intervention:

   • Be prepared to respond swiftly and effectively 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 closely 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 reports and updates in accordance with 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 mental health unit.
   • Promote and educate inmates on proper hygiene and disease prevention.

Qualifications:

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