Nurse Practitioner

Cardinal Correctional Care; Fulton (MO); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Job summary

Cardinal Correctional Care seeks a Physician or Nurse Practitioner to join our team in a hybrid correctional environment, under the supervision of our Medical Director. This role emphasizes delivering high-quality patient care and effective communication in a secure setting.

The position involves travel within Central Missouri; approximately 15 hours onsite at various locations and the remainder remote from home. A company car is provided to support travel and duties.

Qualifications

• Must possess all necessary Missouri Medical Licensing for Nurse Practitioner or Physician.
• Current DEA registration.
• Experience in a primary care specialty.

Responsibilities

• Triage telephone calls in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Examine referred individuals at designated times.
• Coordinate on- and off-site care as primary provider.
• Conduct sick calls and physical examinations; review nurse documentation.
• Consult with community medical providers to resolve issues in service delivery.
• Monitor and supervise the delivery of medical care within the facility.
• Supervise onsite mid-level providers and support staff.

Skills

DEA registration

Education

Missouri Medical Licensing for NP or Physician

Job description

Job Summary

Cardinal Correctional Care is seeking Physician or Nurse Practitioner to join our team working in a hybrid correctional institution setting. This position will play a crucial role in providing quality patient care with and under the supervision of our Medical Director. This position requires a compassionate individual who is dedicated to improving patient outcomes through effective communication and clinical skills.

This role does require some travel in Central Missouri. 15-hours a week onsite at various locations, and all other hours remote from home. Company car included.

Job Description

• Triage telephone calls in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Reports to assigned facility at designated time/day to examine referred individuals.
• Assumes role of primary care provider with the coordination of on and off-site care.
• Conducts sick call, physical examinations, and reviews nurse documentation.
• Consults with medical providers in the community to resolve issues in service delivery.
• Monitors and supervises the delivery of medical care within the facility.
• Supervises, provides guidance, and acts as a clinical resource for onsite mid-level providers.
• Participates in the on-site continuous quality improvement program to enhance the delivery of medical care, control infectious disease, address patient complaints, analyze trends and patterns, and create action plans to resolve issues.
• Attends meetings and in-services as requested by the medical director.
• Monitors referrals to outside health care facilities for appropriateness, quality and continuity of care.
• Monitors mediation utilization at assigned facilities.
• Conducts administrative duties as assigned by the medical director.
• As directed, visits the medical segregation cells and appropriately documents encounters.
• Provides documentation that is dated, timed, legible, problem focused, and signed.
• Refers individuals to off-site services when the level of care required is beyond that which can be provided onsite.
• Whenever possible, utilizes onsite resources and personnel to prevent unnecessary off-site visits.
• Responds to assist with the provision of emergency treatment when on-site.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability or his/her individual judgments and actions.
• Utilizes universal precautions when providing care.
• Complies with the HIPAA rules for corrections and protects the individual’s right to privacy to the greatest extent possible given the dynamics of a correctional environment.
• Abides by the security regulations of the facility.
• Notifies Health Services Administrator and Medical Director of schedule changes prior to the scheduled visit and as far in advance as possible.
• Assists with arranging replacement coverage.

Education, Skills, Experience:

• Must possess all necessary Missouri Medical Licensing for Nurse Practitioner or Physician
• Current DEA registration.
• Experience in a primary care specialty