Correctional Health Nurse Practitioner (2 Days/Week)

CFG Health; Town of Coxsackie (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Part time

Job summary

CFG Health Systems seeks a Nurse Practitioner for the Coxsackie Correctional Facility in Coxsackie, NY. You will provide comprehensive ambulatory care to inmate patients, working two days per week (preferably Tuesdays and Thursdays) and collaborating with healthcare professionals to maintain high nursing standards.

The role covers a wide range from minor illnesses to chronic conditions, with care delivered in compliance with NCCHC/ACA standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current, unrestricted RN license in NY.
• Certified Nurse Practitioner with state authority.
• Current DEA, CDS, and DEA-X licenses.
• Minimum 2 years of NP direct patient care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document medical evaluations in line with NCCHC, NJ 10-A, ACA, and PBNDS standards.
• Assess mental and physical health status based on presenting symptoms and complaints.
• Develop individualized treatment plans that address patient needs, enhance strengths, involve patients in planning, and include relapse prevention strategies.
• Prescribe medications within state regulations and CFG formulas.
• Monitor and manage patient medications and adherence.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop, implement, and evaluate treatment plans.
• Document patient histories, physical assessments, discharge summaries, and transfer orders accurately and timely.

Skills

Critical thinking

Clinical assessment

Decision making

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Inmate communication

BLS certification

Education

Nurse Practitioner certification

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

DEA/CDS licenses management

Job description

CFG Health Systems seeks a Nurse Practitioner for the Coxsackie Correctional Facility in Coxsackie, NY. You will provide comprehensive ambulatory care to inmate patients, working two days per week (preferably Tuesdays and Thursdays) and collaborating with healthcare professionals to maintain high nursing standards.

The role covers a wide range from minor illnesses to chronic conditions, with care delivered in compliance with NCCHC/ACA standards.