Correctional Nurse Practitioner: On-Site Care & Triage

CorrHealth; Ruidoso (NM); Presencial; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

CorrHealth seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide patient care in a correctional facility. You will work with a physician to evaluate health care, treat illnesses, and implement care plans alongside site health staff.

Responsibilities include sick calls, orders for labs, and wound care, with direct reporting to the Site Medical Director and Chief Medical Officer. Valid state license and DEA are required.

Qualificações

• Current, unrestricted license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in state of employment
• Current DEA license
• One year experience
• Prefer correctional/detention facility experience

Responsabilidades

• Collaborate with the Chief Medical Officer and relevant authorities to manage medical needs at the site
• Holds daily sick call, examines patients, and carries out treatments
• Consults with physician about non-emergency conditions outside protocol parameters
• Carries out physician's orders and coordinates with health staff for patient care
• Identifies medical emergencies and arranges transfer to the appropriate facility
• Admits patients and coordinates with nursing staff to develop treatment plans
• Performs annual physical examinations
• Orders laboratory studies
• Classifies appropriate worker status
• Performs wound treatment and discharge planning
• Documents findings using SOAPE method
• Attends Quality Management and Peer Review meetings

Conhecimentos

Communication

HIPAA compliance

Team collaboration

Formação académica

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license

Descrição da oferta de emprego

CorrHealth seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide patient care in a correctional facility. You will work with a physician to evaluate health care, treat illnesses, and implement care plans alongside site health staff.

Responsibilities include sick calls, orders for labs, and wound care, with direct reporting to the Site Medical Director and Chief Medical Officer. Valid state license and DEA are required.