Nurse Practitioner NP Jail PT

Overview

Wellpath is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) to provide comprehensive medical services under the supervision of the Site Medical Director and other site physicians for incarcerated patients, in accordance with established policy and state guidelines.

The Nurse Practitioner under supervision offers a comprehensive range of medical services to incarcerated patients, ensuring documentation is provided to monitor the provision of clinical services. They communicate scheduling changes and arrange coverage for medical services if unavailable for an extended period of time.

• 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 documentation in SOAP format, adherence to formulary regimens, and utilization of in-house resources for treatment.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for individual judgments and actions, while reporting any concerns or questions to the Medical Director or Health Services Administrator.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy in accordance with accepted practices for incarcerated individuals.
• Provides input into facility mandatory committees as requested.

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 required to rotate hours and shifts, 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.

1 12hr shift occurring weekly on Fridays ~. On call compensation: $50/day.

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T he Nurse Practitioner (NP) under the supervision of the Site Medical Director and other site Physicians offers medical services to incarcerated patients in accordance with policy and state guidelines. They ensure documentation is provided to monitor clinical services and communicate scheduling changes to the Medical Director and H.S.A., making arrangements for coverage if unavailable for an extended period.

We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and provide best-in-class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.