Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner – Job Description

Full time

8AM-5PM

Pay: $72.77/hr

Position Overview

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive medical care in a correctional healthcare setting. The Nurse Practitioner will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with acute and chronic medical conditions while providing routine and emergency care. This position requires strong clinical judgment, excellent documentation skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with medical leadership while following established healthcare policies, procedures, and protocols.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Assessment & Medical Treatment

• Monitor patients with chronic illnesses and manage their ongoing treatment plans using established medical policies and protocols.
• Perform routine physical examinations to evaluate chronic conditions, assess patient progress, and identify new medical concerns.
• Examine, diagnose, and treat patients within the Nurse Practitioner's authorized scope of practice.
• Provide routine and emergency medical care as scheduled.
• Prescribe medications and administer appropriate treatments for acute and chronic illnesses.
• Administer vaccinations and immunizations to prevent communicable diseases.
• Perform minor surgical procedures as permitted by training, qualifications, and demonstrated competency.
• Monitor patient progress and make appropriate adjustments to treatment plans.

Diagnostic Testing & Specialty Referrals

• Order and review laboratory tests, X-rays, and other diagnostic procedures as clinically appropriate.
• Evaluate patients to determine the need for specialty consultations or referrals, both within and outside the facility.
• Review specialty consultation reports and recommendations, making appropriate approval or follow-up decisions.
• Coordinate with medical leadership regarding medical reclassification and requests for non-formulary medications.

Correctional Healthcare & Medical Documentation

• Conduct rounds on infirmary patients as appropriate.
• Gather and document medical information obtained during patient interviews and examinations.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up recommendations.
• Ensure all medical records comply with established correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and documentation standards.
• Follow applicable healthcare guidelines and American Correctional Association standards.

Collaboration & Quality Assurance

• Work collaboratively with the Chief Medical Officer and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
• Participate in medical quality oversight and follow clinical recommendations, guidance, and direction from medical leadership.
• Accept constructive feedback and implement appropriate clinical recommendations.
• Maintain professional standards while ensuring patient safety, confidentiality, and continuity of care.