Nurse Practitioner

Job description

How you make a difference The Nurse Practitioner (NP) under the supervision of the Site Medical Director and other site Physicians, offers a comprehensive range of medical services to incarcerated patients in accordance with established policy and state guidelines. They ensure necessary documentation of services is provided to the Site Medical Director or designee to monitor the provision of clinical services. Additionally, they communicate scheduling changes to the Medical Director and H.S.A. and make arrangements for coverage of medical services if unavailable for an extended period of time. Additional Details: Candidates should feel comfortable conducting comprehensive health assessments (including HEADSSS framework), managing common chronic conditions (asthma, ADHD, diabetes), acute care needs including URI, skin infections, minor injuries, GI complaints and immunizations. Candidates should also be able to provide trauma informed care as well as helping to measure mental health and behavioral health competence. Qualifications & Requirements: Education: - A graduate of an accredited school of nursing - An advanced degree in an approved and accredited Nurse Practitioner program....