Nurse Practitioner; NP

Overview

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 documentation of services is provided to the Site Medical Director or designee to monitor clinical services. They communicate scheduling changes to the Medical Director and Health Services Administrator (H.S.A.) and arrange coverage for medical services if unavailable for an extended period of time.

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
• Ability to interact with the inmate patient population and to work effectively in the corrections environment
• Scheduling flexibility is required to rotate hours and shifts as needed and to be available for emergency 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

• Conducts routine and emergency medical care for inmates, including chronic care clinics, infirmary rounds, and on-site emergency treatment
• Adheres to established policies and procedures for medical care, including SOAP documentation, formulary adherence, and use of in-house resources for treatment
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for individual judgments and actions, while reporting concerns or questions to the Medical Director or Health Services Administrator
• Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy in accordance with practices for incarcerated individuals
• Provides input into facility mandatory committees as requested

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