Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistant

Overview

As a Correctional Nurse Practitioner (NP )/Physician Assistant (PA) you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide care to the individuals in residence. Working within a controlled environment where security is top priority and the days are never dull you will have various duties to keep you engaged including assessing diagnosing and treating patients with a range of medical conditions and chronic illnesses prescribe medications respond to emergencies etc. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex medical needs.

Responsibilities

Job Duties / Responsibilities

The Nurses Practitioner/Physician Assistant plays a critical role in our continued mission to provide quality care that protects the rights dignity and health of our unique patient population. Duties and responsibilities may include and are not limited to:

• Conducting physical examinations developing treatment plans and monitoring patients
• Managing acute and chronic conditions such as asthma hypertension and diabetes.
• Administering medications and providing instructions to patients
• Monitoring and documenting patient health including vital signs medical histories.
• Providing direct patient care triaging assessing patient needs developing care plans and coordinating services.
• Responding to medical emergencies providing first aid and ensuring timely transport to appropriate healthcare facilities.
• Educating patients on preventative care healthy lifestyle choices and substance abuse prevention.
• Understanding and adhering to correctional facility security protocols while working closely with correctional officers and other healthcare professionals to ensure the safety and well-being of patients.
• Maintaining accurate medical records documenting treatment plans and reporting any relevant information.
• Conducting rounds evaluating patients returning from off-site treatment
• Admitting and discharging patients from the facility

Qualifications

Education / Experience / Requirements

• Advanced nursing education (Masters or Doctorate)

• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner
• Must hold a current unrestricted license as a Nurse Practitioner in STATE
• Current DEA registration
• An appropriate collaborative agreement with the on-site Physician

• Must possess an active BLS CPR Certification (American Heart Association preferred)

• Be certified in a Board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties
• Knowledge of nursing practice principles and techniques occupational health and safety standards infectious disease management applicable health care laws regulations and procedures for direct health care services.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Excellent communication organizational and problem-solving skills
• Able to work independently and in a team
• Experience working in a correctional facility or acute care center is a plus
• Integrity professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies procedures and legal requirements
• Must pass the facilitys criminal background check and drug screening

Physical Capabilities:

Must have the ability to stand for long periods lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds) bend squat reach push pull walk significant distances and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Why Join NaphCare

NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:

• Health dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan beginning day one
• Lowest Cost Benefits!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays
• Free continuing education and CMEs

Want a better idea of what its like to work in a jail See what our NPs do:

If you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare please first apply directly to the position to initiate the application process then send your resume to and Ill be in touch.

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