Nurse Practitioner

CFG Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

CFG Health Systems, LLC in Philadelphia seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive ambulatory care to inmate patients at Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center. You will perform medical evaluations and collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure safe, effective care.

Requirements include RN license, NP certification, DEA licenses, and at least 2 years of direct patient care as an NP. Availability for nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call duties is expected.

Formación

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current, unrestricted RN license in the state of practice.
• Certified Nurse Practitioner in the state of practice.
• Current DEA, CDS, and DEA-X licenses.

Responsabilidades

• Perform and document medical evaluations per NCCHC/JCAHO-style standards.
• Develop individualized treatment plans addressing patient needs.
• Prescribe medications within state regulations and CFG formulas.
• Monitor and manage patient medications and adherence.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, and nursing staff.

Conocimientos

Critical thinking

Clinical assessment

Decision making

Teamwork

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Electronic records

Educación

RN license

NP certification

DEA/ CDS licenses

Descripción del empleo

Position SummaryThe Nurse Practitioner, at Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center, Philadelphia, PA provides comprehensive, ambulatory care to inmate patients while maintaining professional nursing standards. NPs work collaboratively with healthcare professionals and correctional staff to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered care. Inmates often have limited prior access to healthcare, allowing NPs to address a wide range of conditions from minor ailments to complex or chronic illnesses. Care is delivered in compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and facility standards.Job RequirementsEducation & LicensureGraduate of an accredited school of nursingCurrent, unrestricted RN license in the state of practice (maintain copy on file)Certified Nurse Practitioner in the state of practiceCurrent DEA, CDS, and DEA-X licensesExperienceMinimum 2 years of direct patient care as a Nurse Practitioner preferredSkills & CompetenciesStrong critical thinking, clinical assessment, and decision-making skillsAbility to work independently and collaboratively within a teamAssertive, empathetic, and objective in-patient careExcellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skillsBasic computer proficiency and accurate electronic documentation skillsAbility to command respect and confidence of inmates and staffActive Basic Life Support (BLS) certificationFunctional DemandsAbility to pass required health and screening testsAvailability for nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call duties as requiredOrganizational ExpectationsRepresent CFG Health Systems professionally and positivelyPromote a culture of safety for patients and staff through proper reporting and preventionMaintain competency and stay current with nursing standards, trends, and best practicesAdhere to infection control, medication administration, and controlled substance protocolsParticipating in quality improvement initiatives and required training/orientationComply with HIPAA, PREA, OSHA, and facility-specific safety policiesMaintain assigned facility security clearance and punctualityJob ResponsibilitiesPerform and document medical evaluations in accordance with NCCHC, NJ 10-A, ACA, and PBNDS standardsAssess mental and physical health status based on presenting symptoms and complaintsDevelop individualized treatment plans that address patient needs, enhance strengths, involve patients in planning, and include relapse prevention strategiesPrescribe medications within state regulations and CFG formulasMonitor and manage patient medications and adherenceCollaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, psychologists, and nursing staff, to develop, implement, and evaluate treatment plansDocument patient histories, physical assessments, discharge summaries, and transfer orders accurately and timelyOrganizational ExpectationsProvides a positive and professional representation of CFG Health Systems, LLC.Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and preventionMaintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practiceAdheres to infection control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulationsParticipate in ongoing quality improvement activitiesCompletes required orientation as directed by the facilityFollows facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignmentFollows facility and CFG Health Systems Occurrence ProtocolUpholds HIPAA and PREA regulationsPunctual and dependable for assigned/confirmed shiftsMaintains security clearance for the assigned facilityPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon written request to your supervisor for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities functions.May regularly be required to stand, sit, walk, reach, bend, kneel, crouch, or stretch, for prolonged periods of time.Ability to communicate and understand written and verbal communication.The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Job_Number: 6733