Nurse Practitioner (NP): PRN

MedTrust, LLC; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MedHealth in Cheyenne, WY seeks an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join the medical team at the Laramie County Detention Center. You will assess patients, diagnose conditions, and develop treatment plans in a correctional setting while responding to emergencies.

You will manage medications per formulary, document encounters, and coordinate with health service leaders and security staff to ensure high-quality care and adherence to policies.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted APRN license in Wyoming.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience.
• Correctional experience preferred.
• Valid DEA license/registration.
• BLS certification for healthcare providers required.
• Must have a supervising physician.
• Prescribing authority in Wyoming.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning of patients in medical units.
• Respond to emergencies throughout the facility.
• Manage medications using MedHealth formulary; obtain non-formulary meds per protocols.
• Deliver care per MedHealth Policies and Procedures.
• Document all patient encounters in medical records per policies and guidelines.
• Communicate need for special housing to medical and security staff.
• Follow county policies regarding security and patient contact.
• Collaborate with Health Service Administrator, Medical Director, Psychiatric NP, and security staff as needed.
• Attend monthly staff meetings and quarterly Pharmaceutical & Therapeutic meetings.

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