Advanced degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
Preferred experience in medical/surgical, emergency/trauma, and corrections
Ability to handle the unique challenges of the inmate population
Flexible scheduling and availability for emergencies
Current Nurse Practitioner licensure in the state of employment
Current CPR certification
Responsibilities
Provide medical care to inmates, including exams and chronic care clinics
Maintain accurate SOAP format documentation
Respond to emergencies and make decisions on non-formulary drugs
Support policies for admissions, transfers, and referrals
Maintain confidentiality and contribute to facility committees
Benefits
Up to $7,500 bonus available
Full Job Description
How you make a difference
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) under the supervision of the Site Medical Director and other site Physicians, offers a comprehensive range of medical services to incarcerated patients in accordance with established policy and state guidelines. They ensure necessary documentation of services is provided to the Site Medical Director or designee to monitor the provision of clinical services. Additionally, they communicate scheduling changes to the Medical Director and H.S.A. and make arrangements for coverage of medical services if unavailable for an extended period of time.
Key Responsibilities
Provides medical care to inmates, including conducting exams, chronic care clinics, and infirmary rounds.
Maintains accurate and legible progress note documentation in SOAP format and adheres to formulary guidelines.
Responds to emergencies and makes logical decisions regarding non-formulary drugs or off-site referrals.
Supports existing policies and procedures for admission, transfer, and specialty consultant referrals.
Maintains confidentiality and provides input into facility committees as requested.
Additional Details
Up to $7,500 Bonus Available
Qualifications & Requirements
Education
A graduate of an accredited school of nursing
An advanced degree in an approved and accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
Experience
Prior medical/surgical and/or emergency/trauma experience and corrections experience is preferred.
Must have the patience and tact to deal with the inmate patient population and ability to work effectively in the corrections environment.
Scheduling flexibility is also required to be able to rotate hours and shifts, if needed, and to be called during emergency situations to provide coverage.
Licenses/Certifications
Must have and maintain current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner within the state of employment.
Must have and maintain current CPR certification.
This position is available only to those who reside in the United States.
