Nurse Practitioner - NP - FT

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 114,025 - 126,694; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Nurse Practitioner in Hamden, Connecticut, capable of providing medical care to inmate populations. The role involves conducting exams, maintaining documentation, and responding to emergencies. Required qualifications include an accredited nursing degree, Nurse Practitioner licensure, and CPR certification. Ideal candidates will have experience in medical/surgical and emergency settings, and some flexibility in scheduling is necessary.

Qualifications

• Must have and maintain current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Must have and maintain current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides medical care to inmates through exams and clinics.
• Maintains accurate medical documentation in SOAP format.
• Responds to emergencies in the corrections environment.
• Follows policies for referrals and admissions.
• Provides input for facility committees when requested.

Skills

Medical/surgical experience

Emergency/trauma experience

Ability to work in corrections environment

Scheduling flexibility

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Advanced degree in Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

Nurse Practitioner - NP - FT - up to $10k Bonus

Compensation Information: $114,025.39 - $126,694.88 / year

Department (Org): Clinic

Key Responsibilities

• Provides medical care to inmates, including conducting exams, chronic care clinics, and infirmary rounds.
• Maintains accurate and legible progress note documentation in SOAP format and adheres to formulary guidelines.
• Responds to emergencies and makes logical decisions regarding non-formulary drugs or off-site referrals.
• Supports existing policies and procedures for admission, transfer, and specialty consultant referrals.
• Maintains confidentiality and provides input into facility committees as requested.

Qualifications & Requirements

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; 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 be able to rotate hours and shifts, if needed, 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.

Shift: This position covers 3 sites (Hamden, Hartford, Waterbury).

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