Compensation: $160,000 - $170,000/yrThe Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Primary Care under the supervision of the facility physician, provides advanced nursing services and patient care in the facility's medical program to inmates/residents.
The successful applicant should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements.
Primary Healthcare Services:
- Conducts thorough medical evaluations, physical examinations, and medical histories for incarcerated individuals.
• Diagnoses and treats a wide range of acute and chronic illnesses, injuries, and infections.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans, prescribing appropriate medications, therapies, and interventions.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests, such as pharmaceuticals, laboratory work, radiological examinations, and screenings.
• Provides vaccinations, performs health screenings, and promotes preventive care measures within the correctional population.
• Performs basic technical skills such as suturing, splinting and injections. - Chronic Disease Management:
- Monitors and manages chronic diseases prevalent among incarcerated individuals, such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, HIV/AIDS, and Hepatitis C.
• Ensures proper medication management, including prescribing, adjusting dosages, and monitoring treatment effectiveness.
• Educates patients on disease management strategies, lifestyle modifications, and medication adherence.
• Collaborates with specialty care providers for consultations and referrals, when necessary.
Emergency Medical Services:
• Responds to medical emergencies within the correctional facility, providing immediate assessment, stabilization, and necessary interventions.
• Coordinates with emergency medical services or arranges for transfers to external medical facilities, when required. - Participates in emergency preparedness planning and training exercises to ensure efficient emergency response within the correctional setting
Coll Collaboration and Coordination:
- Works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, including nurses, psychologists, psychiatrists, dentists, social workers, and other correctional staff, to ensure coordinated and integrated healthcare delivery.
- Communicates effectively with healthcare team members, providing necessary information, consultations, and referrals.
- Participates in case conferences, team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance the overall healthcare delivery system.
Documentation and Compliance:
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical records, including patient histories, diagnoses, treatments, and medications administered.
- Adheres to patient confidentiality regulations and ensures the security and privacy of medical records.
- Complies with all relevant laws, regulations, and policies governing correctional healthcare and professional ethical standards.
Professional Development:
- Stays updated with the latest advancements in primary care, correctional medicine, and relevant healthcare regulations.
- Engages in continuous professional development activities.
- Provides training and education to correctional staff on primary healthcare topics, as needed.
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Qualifications:- Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- Current and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the state/jurisdiction where the correctional facility is located.
- Experience in providing primary care or relevant experience in correctional or underserved populations is preferred.
- Strong assessment and diagnostic skills, with the ability to manage a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a challenging and dynamic environment.
