Nurse Practitioner (NP): PRN

MedTrust; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MedHealth in Cheyenne, WY is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join our medical team at the Laramie County Detention Center. You will provide high-quality patient care in a correctional setting, assess patient needs, and implement care plans while collaborating with multidisciplinary staff to ensure safe and effective health outcomes.

The role requires an active Wyoming APRN license, DEA, BLS, and at least one year of experience; correctional experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active Wyoming APRN license.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience.
• Correctional experience preferred.
• Valid DEA registration.
• BLS for healthcare providers.
• Must have a supervising physician.
• Wyoming prescribing authority.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients in a correctional medical unit.
• Respond to emergencies across the facility.
• Manage medications per MedHealth formulary.
• Document encounters in EHR or paper records.
• Coordinate care with medical and security staff.
• Attend monthly staff meetings and quarterly meetings.
• Adhere to MedHealth policies and state/federal guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

BLS certification

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Wyoming APRN license

Job description

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Cheyenne, WY, US

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join our healthcare team at the Laramie County Detention Center located in Cheyenne, WY. As a vital member of our medical staff, you will provide high-quality patient care in a correctional setting. Your expertise will play a crucial role in assessing patient needs, implementing care plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal health outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning of patients in the medical units.


• Responds to emergencies throughout the facility.


• Manages medication for patients utilizing MedHealth formulary. When non-formulary medications are required, the practitioner will follow established protocols for obtaining such medications.


• Delivers care in accordance with established MedHealth Policies and Procedures.


• Thoroughly documents all patient encounters in electronic or paper medical record in accordance with MedHealth Policies and Procedures, and within state, local, federal guidelines.


• Communicates the need for special housing to appropriate medical and security personnel.


• Follows all County Policies and Procedures with regard to security and patient contact.


• Collaborates with Health Service Administrator, Medical Director, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, and Security Personnel regarding patients as needed.


• Attends mandatory monthly staff meetings and quarterly Pharmaceutical & Therapeutic meetings via phone or in person.


• Other duties as necessary.

Qualifications

• Must have an active, unrestricted APRN license in the state of Wyoming


• Must have at least one (1) year of experience


• Correctional experience preferred


• Must have a valid DEA


• Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers through American Red Cross or American Heart Association


• Must have your own supervising physician


• Must have prescribing authority in Wyoming